Competent Person Hazard Communication
The OSHA Standard requires that information about the hazards of chemicals used in the workplace is communicated to employees. In short, employees and the surrounding community have a right to know:
• What chemicals are being used
• How they can impact or hurt them, and
• How they will be properly protected
U.S. Safety offers two types of training on HazCom, Basic Awareness and Competent Person.
8-Hour Competent Person Training:
This training is designed to provide an in depth understanding of the safe use and storage of hazardous chemicals. Training will include:
• The responsibilities of a Competent Person
• Hazard determination & the introduction of new chemicals
• Storage, transportation, classifying and listing of hazardous chemicals
• Analysis Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• GHS, labels and other forms of warning (Pictograms & Placards)
• Non-routine tasks
• Spills and emergency response
• Preparation for and treatment of accident victims
This is to be accomplished by labeling, making material safety data sheets (MSDS's) available in the workplaces, and conducting training.