Hazard Communication for Water Production and Wastewater Treatment
- Chemical Safety, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Materials, HAZCOM
- Anfeald Course # COM 109
- 4.0 Hours Nominal
- 0.4 CEU
- Colorado Certified Water Professionals Training Units: Pending (Learners, Please Bring Your CCWP ID)
Target Audience
Anfeald’s Hazard Communication for Water Production and Wastewater Treatment, COM 109, is for learners who work in water production and wastewater-treatment-related occupations. This course provides learners with awareness-level information on relevant chemicals and exposures. It helps successful learners meet regulatory and organizational hazard communication training requirements for private and public employers.
Summary
This course provides learners with an overview of chemicals and exposures common to water production and wastewater treatment. It includes relevant chemical classes, chemical hazards, chemical-safety-related signs and labels, safety data sheets, a review of occupational exposure limits, basic emergency response procedures for chemical contact, and related topics. It also covers hydrogen sulfide and methane. This is not a substitute for ANSI-compliant hydrogen sulfide awareness training.
If you need a comprehensive course on chemical safety, including the topics in this course and chemical protective clothing, respiratory protection, and bulk chemical handling, see: Chemical Handling Certification for Water Treatment Professionals (COM 305).
Learning Outcomes
Topics include the following:
- Describe the purpose and scope of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
- Identify GHS signal words, pictograms, and hazard classes/categories.
- Interpret GHS elements on a label to determine the nature and severity of a chemical hazard.
- Recognize physical and health hazards associated with corrosives, oxidizers, and disinfectants.
- Explain the mechanisms by which these chemical groups cause injury or damage.
- Identify required elements on workplace chemical labels.
- Describe the structure and purpose of the 16-section SDS format.
- Locate critical information on an SDS needed for safe handling, storage, and emergency response.
- Describe common qualitative and quantitative chemical detection methods used in occupational settings.
- Define OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs, ACGIH TLVs®, and other relevant OELs.
- Explain the difference between TWA, STEL, and ceiling limits.
- Identify common types of chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection.
- Explain how permeation, degradation, and breakthrough influence PPE selection.
- Recognize early signs and symptoms of overexposure to common workplace chemicals.
- Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying these symptoms.
Facility, Classroom, and Other Needs
Facility, classroom, and equipment needs:
- Comfortable seating, table space, and writing materials for each learner
- Sufficient space considering the anticipated headcount
- Display screen with HDMI input or screen and projector (let us know in advance if we need to bring a projector and screen)
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