Hazardous substances can cause injuries ranging from slight skin irritations to cancer and birth defects. The key to working safely with chemicals is knowing information about their hazards and how to work safely with those hazards. The federal government issued its Hazard Communication Standard to ensure that we know about chemical hazards and how to work around chemicals safely.

This program identifies the hazards posed by chemicals and explains where to find information essential for avoiding dangerous exposures. behavior. Program focuses on several key communication techniques when talking to a co-worker about a safety issue: be positive; show that you are concerned about his or her safety; explain the consequences of the hazard or unsafe behavior; and, be specific with your comments.

Producer: Safety Source Productions

Runtime: 9 Minutes