Hazard communication

7 Hazard communication

OHS3308 Workplace Hazards and Control 2

Two hours One requisite

1 Introduction to communication and its types

2 Hazard/risk communication approaches

3 Overview of hazard communication framework and key component of hazard communication

4 Hazard classification (physical hazard, health hazard and environmental): labels and warnings systems

5 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (SDS databases)

6 Globally harmonized system (GHS) and OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

7 Employee training on hazard communication

8 Hazard communication program development

9 Emergency Response and Hazard Communication

10 Hazard communication in different industries

11 Writing report on OHS hazards (who are the audience, report component and executive summary)

12 Review

1.1 Mapped to: K2

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, significance of frameworks governing hazard communication

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Assessment Methods Examination

1.2 Mapped to: K1

Understand hazard classification according to Globally harmonized (GHS)

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Assessment Methods Examination

2.1 Mapped to: S1 S4

Identify and classify workplace hazards using classification systems

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Assessment Methods Examination Assignment

2.2 Mapped to: S3

Analyze and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels to communicate hazards, precautions, and safe handling procedures to workers

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Assessment Methods Examination Assignment

2.3 Mapped to: S2

Write report on hazard at workplace

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Assessment Methods Assignment

3.1 Mapped to: V1 V2

Work individually and in a team in a scientific and ethical manner

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Assessment Methods Assignment Presentation

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