It is estimated that over 32 million workers work with and are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards in the United States. If you are one of these workers, are you aware of any hazards you may be exposed to? Exposure to certain chemicals may contribute to or cause many serious health problems such as heart ailments, central nervous system disorders, kidney and lung damage, cancer, burns, and rashes. Some chemicals may also be safety hazards and have the potential to cause fires, explosions, and other serious accidents. The number of existing chemical products is estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands with hundreds of new ones being introduced into the workplace each year. This poses a serious problem for exposed workers and their employers. This training program has been developed to assist with training all employees concerning chemical products and the hazards they present. This 16-page booklet is an excellent resource to complement our training course, and addresses the following areas: Contents of the OSHA HAZCOM Standard Hazard Classification Who is covered by the standard Chemical Labels Safety Data Sheets Understanding chemicals Personal Protective Equipment Exposure to hazardous chemicals Leaks and spills
