Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7189
Course Name
Workplace Safety: PA Right to Know and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Hazardous Chemicals
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
This course covers safe workplace requirements under the public sector PA Right to Know law and federal OSHA requirements. Additionally, water and wastewater operators handle and use hazardous chemicals. This course will cover proper PPE for hazardous materials.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
I. PA Right to Know Law
1. Basic Information on PA’s RTK Law –
2. Globally Harmonized System –
3. Chemical Safety –
4. Posting; Employer/Employee Responsibilities –
5. Hazardous Substance Survey Form (HSSF) –
6. Labeling –
7. Safety Data Sheets –
8. Quiz #1 / Review / Q&A
II. PPE for Hazardous Materials
1. Respirators –
2. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) –
3. Chemical Protective Clothing –
4. Quiz#2 / Review / Q&A –
Target Audience
Operators, managers and other employees of both public and private water and wastewater systems.
Training Format
Classroom