Hazard Communication: GHS Safety Data Sheets – Training Course

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) play a critical role in workplace chemical safety by providing detailed information about hazardous substances, chemical risks, protective measures, and emergency response procedures. This Hazard Communication: GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Course introduces the fundamentals of GHS Safety Data Sheets and explains how employees can interpret SDS information to support safer chemical handling and workplace hazard awareness.

Participants will explore the purpose and structure of SDSs, understand the 16 standardized SDS sections, review GHS hazard pictograms, and learn how SDS information supports workplace safety and OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) compliance efforts. The course also examines employer responsibilities, chemical hazard identification, workplace safety precautions, and the importance of maintaining accessible and accurate hazard communication systems.

Designed for employees, supervisors, warehouse personnel, manufacturing teams, healthcare workers, safety professionals, laboratory staff, and organizations working with hazardous chemicals, this training helps strengthen workplace chemical safety awareness and support OSHA HazCom compliance programs.

Training Objectives

• Understand the importance and purpose of GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
• Interpret and analyze SDS information effectively
• Identify workplace chemical hazards and associated risks
• Apply workplace safety precautions when handling hazardous substances
• Improve hazard communication and chemical safety awareness
• Reinforce OSHA HazCom and GHS compliance practices

Course Overview

Hazardous chemicals are present in many workplaces, making accurate hazard communication essential for employee safety and regulatory compliance. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provide detailed information about chemical hazards, safe handling procedures, protective measures, storage requirements, and emergency response information that workers need to perform tasks safely.

This training introduces learners to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Safety Data Sheets framework while exploring the purpose and structure of SDSs used in workplace hazard communication programs. Participants will examine the standardized 16-section SDS format and learn how to locate critical information related to chemical hazards, exposure risks, first aid measures, handling precautions, storage guidance, and emergency procedures.

The course also reviews GHS hazard pictograms, OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) requirements, and employer responsibilities related to SDS accessibility and workplace chemical safety programs. Learners will explore how SDS information supports safer decision-making, hazard recognition, and workplace chemical handling practices across industries.

By strengthening SDS awareness and hazard communication knowledge, organizations can help reduce chemical exposure risks, improve workplace safety practices, and support regulatory compliance efforts.

This program is available with Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Creole, Croatian, French, Korean, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese closed captions.

Key Benefits

• Improves workplace chemical hazard awareness
• Reinforces OSHA HazCom and GHS compliance practices
• Helps employees interpret and apply SDS information effectively
• Supports safer chemical handling and storage procedures
• Encourages proactive workplace hazard communication
• Strengthens workplace chemical safety and compliance programs

Course Details

Course Length: 14 minutes
Language(s): EN / ES / FR / Other
SKU: AT045
Produced: 2023

Compliance Standards & Regulations:

• REG (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via hosted LMS platform

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.

Can I train more than 250 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.

Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.

Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.

Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.