Chemical Safety for Cleaning Companies

OSHA Compliant Online Safety Training for Cleaning Companies

Chemicals must be respected and taken seriously. There are many hazards associated with chemicals. Through chemical misuse and mishandling, injuries, fires, explosions, and even deaths can occur. Chemical safety is extremely important.

Employees in the cleaning industry must be informed about chemicals in the workplace prior to coming in contact with them. Reading chemical labels and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are crucial to one's safety. As part of chemical safety, employees should understand the different forms of chemicals that may be present in the workplace. Furthermore, employees should be familiar with the different forms of chemicals, the routes of entry in which chemicals can enter the human body, the hazards associated with chemicals, and the impact those hazards may have on one's health.

Included in this online training program are the following topics:

• Chemical Safety - employee rights
• Employees Should Always Be Acquainted With...
• All Employees Are Responsible To Follow Label Instructions
• Exposure To Chemicals May Lead To...
• Chemical Labels Must Identify The Following...
• Labels Explained
• MSDSs & Protecting Employees
• Chemicals Are Available In Many Forms
• Imminent Danger
• What Are Hazardous Chemicals?
• Four Primary Routes Of Entry For Chemical Exposure
• Inhalation
• Absorption
• Ingestion
• Puncture
• Chemical Labeling Standard
• Label Warning Definitions
• Chemical Hazards And Their Hazardous Properties
• Toxic Substances Can Be Produced By
• Chemical Properties To Be Aware Of
• Acute Health Hazard
• Chronic Health Hazard
• Hazardous Substances
• Hazardous Substances & Their Effects
• Igniteable Materials
• Flashpoint
• Flammable And Combustible Liquids
• Oxidizers
• Compressed gas
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Pesticides
• Asbestos
• Labeling Of Hazardous Materials
• Placards
• DOT Diamond-Shaped Labels
• Color And Number Coding Of Labels
• Label Warning Systems
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Color Coding
• NFPA Labels
• Examples Of Special Chemical Hazards
• Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Additional Information Covered In An MSDS
• Normal Format Of A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Chemical Labels Versus MSDS
• Sample MSDS Sheet
• Safe Handling Of Chemicals
• OSHA Standard for Eyewash Stations
• What Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
• Chemical Safety Personal Protective Equipment
• Examples of Personal Protective Equipment
• OSHA Requirements
• Medical Signs & Symptoms
• Handling Spills
• What To Do In The Event Of A Chemical Exposure
• OSHA First Aid Requirements
• OSHA Reporting
• Fire Safety
• P.A.S.S. Technique
• Safe Handling Of Chemicals
• Proactive Chemical Safety Measures
• Tips For Effective Chemical Safety
• Employee Responsibilities
• Prevention Of Chemical Catastrophes
• Good Items For Employees To Know
• Safety Training Requirements