Chemical Hazard Communication by Susen Trail

Occupational illnesses due to workplace chemical exposures claim ten times more lives annually than any other workplace hazard. Year after year, the Hazard Communication standard consistently ranks among the top ten most violated OSHA General Industry standards. This book delivers the essential need-to-know information for hazardous chemical management, based on over 28 years of industrial hygiene expertise.

This practical guide presents a streamlined procedure that enables the reader to produce a written, worksite specific Program and Training slideshow in just 45-minutes. Within this resource, readers will find a complete tutorial system featuring a deep dive into OSHA requirements, best practices, and advice that enables the safety manager to fill in the Hazard Communication Program template and employee-ready training slides. This book also includes reference materials for ongoing support for chemical management, including corrosives, carcinogens, sensitizers, and more. By reading this book, the reader be able to confidently build a compliant, effective Hazard Communication Program in less than an hour resulting in the delivery of training that truly protects their workforce.

Chemical Hazard Communication: A Tutorial System is written for anyone who is short on chemistry knowledge and even shorter on time. It is ideal for safety managers, EHS professionals, small business owners, safety consultants, students and educators.