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HAZARD COMMUNICATION BASICS · COURSE 101

Four parts that work together

HazCom works like a relay. Chemical manufacturers and importers evaluate the hazards first. That information travels with the product, and your employer passes it to you.

1. ClassificationManufacturers and importers determine each chemical's hazards using set criteria.

2. LabelsContainers carry standard labels with the key hazards and precautions.

3. Safety Data SheetsA 16-section document gives full details for every hazardous chemical.

4. TrainingYour employer trains you on the hazards where you work and how to protect yourself.

OSHA aligned the standard with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in 2012 and updated it again in 2024, so labels and data sheets look much the same around the world.

From the current course. Sources: 29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(1); 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(1); 77 FR 17785 (Mar. 26, 2012); 89 FR 44356 (May 20, 2024).

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BLACK BELT SAFETY · COURSE 101

Certificate of Completion

This certifies that

Your Name

completed awareness training in

Hazard Communication Basics

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Working at Heights — Fall Protection (Subpart M) Guardrails, harnesses, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, stairways and walking-working surfaces. Browse →

Cranes, Rigging & Lifting — Cranes and Derricks in Construction (Subpart CC) Cranes and derricks, hoists, rigging, slings, forklifts and material storage. Browse →

Electricity & Tools — Electrical; Tools—Hand and Power (Subparts K, I) Electrical work practices, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, power presses, hand and power tools, welding and hot work. Browse →

Vehicles & Heavy Equipment — Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations (Subpart O) Motor vehicles, earthmoving equipment, backovers, struck-by hazards, rollover protection and pile driving. Browse →

PPE, First Aid & Emergencies — Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment (Subpart E) Personal protective equipment, respirators, first aid, exit routes, fire prevention and emergency action plans. Browse → Fire Safety — Fire Protection (Subpart L) Browse →

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1Pick a courseTen to thirty minutes, written for the role you are in. Works on a phone in the truck.

2Read, then decideA knowledge check after every section and a scenario where you make the call and see what happens.

3Pass the finalA final quiz with every answer tied to the line in the standard. The pass mark is on the course page. Retake as often as you need.

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