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606 Hazard Communication for the Employee
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Training Requirements

Employee training must explain how to recognize chemical hazards and how to respond safely.

  • Methods and observations that employees can use to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical, such as monitoring results, alarms, visible vapor, dust, or an unusual odor.
  • The physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area, including the signs and symptoms of exposure.
  • Measures employees can take to protect themselves, including work practices, emergency procedures, and required personal protective equipment.
  • How to find and use workplace labels, SDSs, and the employer's written hazard communication program.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-3. Employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be trained on _____.