Hazard Communication - EMPLOYEE TRAINING

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Introduction

All NC State employees are required to participate in the University's Hazard Communication Training Program. The Hazard Communication Training at NC State is offered in two modules, Hazard Communication part 1 and part 2.

All employees are required to complete Hazard Communication part 1 upon employment by the University. This training requirement can be satisfied in two ways;

1. by reading the online tutorial and passing the quiz or
2. by attending a classroom presentation at the Environmental, Health and Safety Center

Only employees working in areas or near processes that contain hazardous chemicals are required to complete the second part of the Hazard Communication training. Hazard Communication part 2 is an in-depth discussion of specific chemical hazards in the employees' work area. This portion of the training is normally conducted by the employee's supervisor.

Purpose - You Have the "Right to Know" !

Employees have the "Right to Know" if any hazardous chemicals are present in their work area. Employers are obligated to provide employees with effective information and training on any hazardous chemicals in their work area.

Employees have the "Right to Know" measures they can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals. Chemical-Specific information must always be available to employees through labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS). Employees shall be trained on the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how they can obtain and use hazard information.

Hazard Communication training for employees must include a discussion of the workplace written hazard communication program developed by the employer.

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Hazard Evaluation

Types of Exposure

Labeling

Material Safety Data Sheets

Employer Written Program

Hazard Communication