Handling Hazardous Materials
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Faculty: Donna L Atherton RN, MSN, NP and Carol Pierini MA
Successful Completion: Complete entire module, complete the exam with a passing score of 80% or better, and complete the evaluation form.
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 60 minutes.
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Overview
Broaden your knowledge of hazardous materials to enable you to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and handle hazards in order to take appropriate protective measures.
Course includes a video and audio component with stand-alone exam
Learning Objectives
- Identify where hazardous materials might be encountered in the workplace.
- Explain the risk of handling hazardous materials (HazMat).
- Discuss what should be done in an emergency involving hazardous materials and how to take protective measures.
Table of Contents
Commonly referred to as: Chemical Hazards in the Healthcare Environment
Handling Hazardous Materials
Table of Contents:
- Hazardous Materials
- Legal Notice
- Purpose and Learning Objectives
- Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Material Determination
- Hazardous Materials in the Workplace
- Handling Hazardous Materials
- End of Course Quiz
Course Content Example 1:
Hazardous Material Determination
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) ensures safety in the workplace by providing clear, understandable information about the identities and hazards of chemicals found in the workplace.
- Hazard Classification: specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards and classification of mixtures
- Labels: chemical manufactures must provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category
- Safety data sheets: must have a 16-section format
- Information and training: employers must train employees on new label elements and SDS format to facilitate recognition and understanding
Course Content Example 2:
Hazardous Materials in the Workplace
Common hazardous materials in the healthcare facilities are:
- Cleaning and laboratory chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Radiologicals
- Sterilant and disinfectants
- Pesticides
- Regulated medical waste
Course Content Example 3:
Your Responsibility to Help Avoid Chemical Spills
- Store chemicals in original containers with safety closures
- Keep product labels in place
- Use chemical supplies only for intended use
- Use only necessary amount
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