When you’re working with hazardous chemicals, you have a right to know about the possible dangers you could be encountering. This is the best way your employees can protect themselves around hazardous chemicals and in emergency scenarios. HAZCOM safety training helps ensure that everyone knows how to handle the hazards they encounter. Equip your employees with the knowledge of chemical hazard concepts, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), safe handling practices, container labeling, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This type of training gives your team confidence.
Your employees need to know about the types of hazardous materials that can be found in their work environment. Not only does this help ensure their safety, but OSHA requires you as an employer to provide this training for them. The type of hazards you need to protect them from could be anything from toxic chemicals to poor ergonomic working environments. This training helps keep your employees safe, as well as helps you as an employer avoid lawsuits, employee turnover, and other damages to your company property. When everyone is trained regularly, the impact of a disaster can be severely reduced.