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Hazard Communication Program
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New Year Deal | A simpler, smarter way to manage workplace chemical safety.

Summary

Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
0.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited-Hard copy certificate - £8
Assessment details
  • Assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Safe workplaces aren’t built on chance. They’re built on clarity, structure, and understanding. This programme is crafted to give you exactly that.
It’s CPD QS Accredited. It comes with a certificate you can use the moment you finish. It’s online 24/7, so you can learn wherever and whenever it suits you. And every module has been carefully designed to make learning effortless, powerful, and truly valuable.

You’ll cover hazard communication, OSHA standards, chemical hazards, labels, Safety Data Sheets, and training requirements. Each concept explained simply, each skill connected directly to the roles you’ll step into.

Here’s what you’ll get with the course:

  • CPD QS Accredited training
  • Gamified interactive quizzes
  • Additional reading materials
  • Certificate on completion
  • 24/7 online access
  • Tutor support

This isn’t just a course. It’s a path designed for clarity, confidence, and workplace safety success. With it, you don’t just learn — you progress.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD Accredited-Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £8

Assessment details

Assessment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

7
sections
37
lectures
0h 39m
total
    • 2: Overview of Hazard Communication and OSHA Standards Preview 00:55
    • 3: What Is Hazard Communication (HazCom)? 00:33
    • 4: Purpose and Importance of the OSHA Standard 00:33
    • 5: OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200 Explained 00:34
    • 6: Introduction to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 00:29
    • 7: Employer and Employee Responsibilities under HazCom 00:28
    • 8: Reading Materials 05:00
    • 9: Identifying and Understanding Chemical Hazards 00:32
    • 10: What Is a Hazardous Chemical? 00:33
    • 11: Health Hazards vs. Physical Hazards 00:28
    • 12: Common Chemical Exposure Routes (Inhalation, Absorption, etc.) 00:26
    • 13: Applying the Hierarchy of Controls 00:33
    • 14: Identifying Hazards in Your Workplace 00:28
    • 15: Reading Materials 05:00
    • 16: Labeling Requirements and GHS Pictograms 00:28
    • 17: The GHS Labeling System: Purpose and Elements 00:30
    • 18: The Six Required Label Elements (Product ID, Signal Word, etc.) 00:27
    • 19: Signal Words: "Danger" vs. "Warning" 00:19
    • 20: Hazard and Precautionary Statements 00:21
    • 21: GHS Pictograms and Secondary Container Labeling 00:35
    • 22: Reading Materials 04:00
    • 23: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Information Access 00:30
    • 24: What Is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? 00:29
    • 25: Understanding the 16 Sections of the SDS 00:28
    • 26: How to Locate and Use SDS Information On the Job 00:26
    • 27: Maintaining and Updating SDS Repositories 00:26
    • 28: Common Mistakes and Best Practices 00:28
    • 29: Reading Materials 04:00
    • 30: HazCom Training, Written Programs, and State Laws 00:30
    • 31: OSHA’s HazCom Training Requirements 00:38
    • 32: Creating and Maintaining a Written Hazard Communication Program 00:22
    • 33: Training New Hires and Conducting Refresher Training 00:26
    • 34: State-Level Add-Ons (e.g., Cal/OSHA, NJ RTK) 00:32
    • 35: Common HazCom Violations and How to Prevent Them 00:21
    • 36: Reading Materials 04:00
    • 37: Conclusion 00:44

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Description

This programme is about clarity, simplicity, and impact.

Instead of overwhelming you with jargon or endless theory, each module has been designed to be intuitive and practical. You’ll learn OSHA standards, hazard identification, and chemical safety through clear explanations. You’ll understand labels, Safety Data Sheets, and training requirements in a way that connects directly to everyday practice.

Course modules cover the following topics:

  • Overview of Hazard Communication and OSHA Standards – understanding HazCom, OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200, the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), and employer and employee responsibilities
  • Identifying and Understanding Chemical Hazards – what constitutes a hazardous chemical, health vs. physical hazards, exposure routes, hierarchy of controls, and identifying hazards in your workplace
  • Labeling Requirements and GHS Pictograms – the GHS label system, six required label elements, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, and secondary container labelling
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Information Access – understanding SDS structure, locating and using SDS information, maintaining SDS repositories, and best practices
  • HazCom Training, Written Programs, and State Laws – OSHA training requirements, creating a written programme, onboarding and refresher training, state-level add-ons, and preventing common violations

Additional Bonuses Included For Free With The Course:

  • Additional Reading Materials – enhance your knowledge in hazard communication and chemical safety with hours of reading materials diving deep into the subject
  • Gamified Interactive Quizzes – test yourself with fun, engaging quizzes

Learning should feel effortless. This programme is more than training — it’s learning, designed beautifully.

Who is this course for?

  • Learners who value simplicity and clarity
  • Job seekers who want skills that connect directly to workplace safety roles
  • Career changers looking for a clean, structured way to learn
  • Employees preparing for compliance responsibilities
  • Anyone who believes education should feel seamless

Requirements

  • No prior qualifications required
  • Internet-enabled device

Career path

This programme prepares you for roles such as:

  • Safety Coordinator – £25,000–£32,000
  • Chemical Safety Officer – £28,000–£35,000
  • Environmental Health & Safety Specialist – £30,000–£40,000
  • Lab Safety Supervisor – £32,000–£42,000
  • Compliance Officer – £34,000–£45,000
  • Occupational Safety Manager – £38,000–£50,000

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