Hazard Communication In Healthcare Environments

Healthcare workers face routine exposure to a wide range of hazardous materials—from corrosive disinfectants and toxic medications to radioactive isotopes and flammable gases. This training course helps staff recognize, label, store, and respond to hazardous substances safely.

This course covers key sources of hazard information, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and explores the risks associated with toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, combustibles, and oxidizers. Participants will also learn about proper use of PPE, safe storage techniques, and the correct procedures for responding to a spill.

Given that the CDC reports over 8 million U.S. healthcare workers are exposed to hazardous drugs or chemicals, understanding HAZMAT risks in medical environments is essential for protecting worker health.

Citation: CDC, “NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings,” 2023

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All those in healthcare

• Introduction
• Sources Of HAZMAT Information
• Exposure To HAZMATs
• Toxins Corrosives And Irritants
• Carcinogens And Radioactive Materials
• Flammables Combustibles Explosives And Oxidizers
• PPE And Safe Storage
• Responding To A HAZMAT Spill
• Conclusion

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• Hazard Communication In Food Processing And Handling Environments
• Hazard Communication In Industrial Environments