Hazard Communication for the Oil and Gas Industry

OGS-7.2

Chemicals can pose a wide range of health and physical hazards, and exposure to hazardous chemicals is common for workers in the oil and gas industry. When workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals, OHSA requires employers to provide employees with information about those hazards and training over how to protect themselves and others from harm. During this course, employees will learn about OSHA's Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard and the purpose and requirements of a HAZCOM program. The course will discuss common sources and routes of potential chemical exposure, and their recommended protective measures. Finally the course will discuss methods for learning more about chemical hazards, including labels, safety data sheets (SDS) and hazard assessments. This course is intended to assist the employer in meeting the training requirements under OSHA’s HAZCOM standard. It is specifically designed for workers employed on oil and gas production, processing and other field sites and features examples and scenarios relevant to that industry.