Chemical Hazard Communication

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.

Susen Trail is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and founder of Practical Safety and Health Solutions, LLC, based in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Since 2015, she has partnered with general industry and construction businesses to create safe, OSHA-compliant workplaces, specializing in chemical hazard management, exposure assessments, and practical compliance solutions. Her career includes roles as an OSHA Consultant, public-sector enforcement officer, and Interim Chemical Hygiene Officer, where she updated safety plans to reflect current exposures. Ms. Trail has served in leadership roles with the Wisconsin AIHA and ASSP, contributed to national AIHA initiatives, and is currently a Subject Matter Expert on noise and hearing loss prevention. With over 25 years of experience, she provides practical guidance, training, and resources to EHS professionals.

1. Tutorial Introduction. 2. Tutorial. 3. Hazard Communication Program Template. 4. Hazard Communication Training Slides Template. 5. Definitions. 6. Need to Know. 7. Chemical Information . 8. 2024 Hazard Communication Standard Updates. 9. Hazard Recognition and Controls. 10. Deciphering Geek Speak. 11. Data Mining Safety Data Sheets.