Posts Tagged ‘training requirements’

How Will OSHA’s Adoption of the GHS Affect HazCom Training Programs? Posted on May 01, 2012 by James

On March 26, 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) completed a years-long effort to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Chemical Classification and Labeling into the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard. In addition to many changes to hazard criteria, this rule significantly revises labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The new regulations also [...]

Forklift Safety: How Much Weight Can My Forklift Carry? Posted on March 06, 2012 by James

Q. How can I tell how much weight my forklift can carry? A. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects workers in the workplace. This includes safe operations of powered industrial trucks (PITs), commonly called forklifts. The complete set of rules for these can be found under the Materials Handling and Storage section of OSHA regulations [...]

PHMSA Proposes New Regulations for Loading and Unloading Cargo Tanks Posted on March 15, 2011 by James

On March 11, 2011 at 76 FR 13313, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration proposed to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to mandate that facilities where cargo tanks are loaded or unloaded must perform risk assessments, develop safe operating procedures, and provide annual safety training for employees. The safe operating [...]

Question of the Week: OSHA Policy on Multilingual Workplaces Posted on January 04, 2011 by James

Q. We have a multilingual workplace. Many of our employees have a native language other than English. Is there an OSHA requirement that obligates employers to ensure that their employees can communicate with supervisors and coworkers in English at the work site so that they can understand safety training and instructions and coordinate safely with [...]

Who Needs IATA Training? Posted on June 23, 2010 by James

All haz-mat employees who prepare dangerous goods for shipment by air must comply with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and receive appropriate training at least once every three years.

Loading & Unloading Hazardous Materials Posted on June 15, 2010 by James

Q. I have employees who load shipping containers and unload delivery trucks. They handle a variety of material, including hazmat. Since these employees do not prepare hazardous material for shipment or work directly with the chemicals, they only received general awareness training under 49 CFR 172.704. Recently, I was cited for not providing them with “carrier” [...]

What is a Hazmat Certification? Posted on June 03, 2010 by James

If you work with hazardous materials, you may often hear the phrase “hazmat certification” used to refer to training, shipping documents, or something else. The term “Hazmat Certification” does not appear in the Hazardous Materials Regulations, but is used to mean any number of things depending on the context. This FAQ discusses several items which [...]

Frequently Asked Questions: Who Needs Hazardous Materials Training? Posted on February 24, 2010 by James

Who Needs Hazardous Materials Training? Among its many programs, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and environmentally friendly transportation of hazardous material in commerce. Regulations implementing this mandate are promulgated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and codified in 49 CFR Subtitle B Chapter I [...]