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Course:

Right To Know (Hazardous Substances)

SAP Course Number:

78BHR3200072

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General Information

Summary:
In accordance with the PA Worker Community Right to Know Act, PennDOT employees who are exposed to chemicals within the workplace or who perform work utilizing chemical products are made aware of any potential hazards related to those products. Course content includes proper labeling methods to identify hazardous substances and how to review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for information regarding the specific hazards, proper storage and handling methods, personal protective equipment recommendations and appropriate first aid for exposures. The required annual posting of the Hazardous Substance Survey Form (HSSF) and its content is discussed. The PennDOT MSDS Intranet site is presented. Effective 2013, information was added to this course regarding the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and resulting changes to SDS and container labeling

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
1) Understand how to identify chemical hazards through proper chemical
labeling and the use of MSDS or SDS.
2) Understand how to ensure safe handling, usage and storage of
chemicals to minimize risk of related injuries and illnesses.
3) Understand the importance of an accurate chemical inventory and
required annual HSSF posting.
4) Learn how to access any MSDS or SDS from the local contact person or
the PennDOT MSDS Intranet site.
5) Effective 2013, understand the transition from NFPA 704 to the
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical labeling.Effective 2013, understand the transition from NFPA 704 to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical labeling.

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits



Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Jonie L Buggy
Phone:
(717) 409-3993
Email:
jbuggyz@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
Created
Last Modified
By Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT
On 01/29/14 At 08:44 AM
By Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT
On 01/29/14 At 09:36 AM