How is the course structured?

<text variant="body1">The course has three modules. The first covers chemical hazards and HazCom basics. The second covers labels, SDSs, safe handling, PPE, and spill response. The third is a course summary and final assessment. Each module includes videos, readings, scenario-based interactive activities, and quizzes.

How will this course support my professional development?

This course builds practical Hazard Communication, chemical safety, and OSHA compliance skills valued across manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse, and quality roles. You'll be able to interpret chemical hazard information confidently, work safely with hazardous substances, and contribute to a stronger safety culture in your workplace.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety for Manufacturing

This course is part of Manufacturing Compliance and Safety Training Specialization

Instructors: Kriti Kamra

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3 modules

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Recognize chemical hazards and interpret GHS labels and Safety Data Sheets to make informed safety decisions on the manufacturing floor
Apply safe chemical handling, storage, and PPE practices in compliance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Identify unsafe chemical practices and missing safeguards in realistic manufacturing scenarios
Respond correctly to chemical spills and exposure incidents by following the appropriate procedures for the situation

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There are 3 modules in this course

Hazardous chemicals in manufacturing aren't just a compliance checkbox; they're a daily reality that demands the right knowledge, the right habits, and the right response. This course builds the skills, awareness, and confidence your workforce needs to work safely with hazardous substances every shift, without exception.

You will learn to accurately read GHS labels and Safety Data Sheets, interpret GHS pictograms and signal words, and know which SDS section to reference before handling any chemical. Fully aligned to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200, updated 2024), the course requires no prior chemistry or safety background. Through real-world video demonstrations and interactive scenario-based activities, you will learn to identify chemical hazards, apply safe chemical handling and storage practices, and select the right PPE for chemical safety. You will practice making critical decisions, from recognizing unsafe practices on the floor to responding correctly to a chemical spill or chemical exposure incident. Enroll today and take the first step toward a safer, fully HazCom-compliant workplace.

In a manufacturing environment, hazardous chemicals are part of every shift and knowing how to work with them safely isn't optional, it's the law. This module introduces learners to the chemical hazards present on a typical shop floor and to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, the federal regulation that gives every worker the right to know what they're working with and why it matters. By the end, learners will recognize common hazard types, understand the core elements of a compliant HazCom program, and know where their own responsibilities begin and end.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments2 plugins

3 videosTotal 6 minutes

Course Overview2 minutes
Why Chemical Safety Matters2 minutes
The Law Behind the Label: OSHA HazCom Explained2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 4 minutes

What You'll Learn and How to Navigate This Course2 minutes
Key Takeaways: Understanding Chemical Hazards and HazCom Basics2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

Practice Quiz: Chemical Hazards on the Shop Floor 4 minutes
Practice Quiz: OSHA HazCom and Your Right to Know 4 minutes
Graded Quiz: Understanding Chemical Hazards and HazCom Basics 12 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

Activity: Common Chemical Hazards in Manufacturing5 minutes
Activity: Core Elements of Hazard Communication5 minutes

This module is where knowledge becomes skill. Learners develop the practical competencies they will use everyday, reading GHS labels and Safety Data Sheets, handling and storing chemicals correctly, selecting the right PPE, and responding effectively to spills and exposures. Every lesson is grounded in realistic manufacturing scenarios involving the solvents, coolants, cleaners, and corrosives workers encounter in real facilities, so the learning transfers directly to the floor.

What's included

2 videos3 readings3 assignments3 plugins

2 videosTotal 4 minutes

Understanding GHS Labels2 minutes
Safe Chemical Handling and Storage2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 8 minutes

Inside a Safety Data Sheet3 minutes
Emergency Response to Chemical Incidents 3 minutes
Key Takeaways: Labels, SDSs, Safe Handling, and PPE2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 24 minutes

Practice Quiz: Reading Labels and Safety Data Sheets6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Safe Handling, Storage, and PPE 6 minutes
Graded Quiz: Labels, SDSs, Safe Handling, and PPE 12 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Activity: Key Elements of a GHS Label5 minutes
Activity: Safe Chemical Handling and Storage Practices5 minutes
Activity: Choosing the Right PPE5 minutes

This module brings the course to a close. Learners revisit the most critical safety behaviors from across all modules, not as a passive review, but as a personal commitment to carrying these practices back to their workplace. The final assessment evaluates competency through scenario-based questions drawn from real manufacturing situations, confirming that learners understand their rights, their responsibilities, and the actions that keep themselves and their coworkers safe every shift.

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Frequently asked questions

This course is designed for manufacturing employees who handle, store, or work around hazardous chemicals. This includes machine operators, maintenance personnel, material handlers, warehouse employees, laboratory and quality personnel, and supervisors. It also suits safety team members who support Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs and OSHA compliance on the manufacturing floor.

No. This beginner-friendly course requires no prior chemistry or workplace safety background. It introduces chemical hazards, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), GHS labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in a clear, practical way.

You will learn to tell physical and health hazards apart, read GHS labels, including pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements, and find key information in the 16-section Safety Data Sheet. You'll also learn safe chemical handling and storage practices, how to choose the right PPE for chemical tasks, and how to respond correctly to chemical spills and exposure incidents in realistic manufacturing scenarios.

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