GHS Hazard Communication: Safety Data Sheets is a 15-minute online course that trains employees on reading and interpreting the standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheet format required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). It is designed for workers who handle, store, or may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Hazard Communication remains one of OSHA's most frequently cited standards, ranking second on the FY 2025 Top 10 list with 2,546 violations. A significant portion of those citations stem from failures in Safety Data Sheet access, training, and comprehension. With OSHA's revised HCS now aligned to the Globally Harmonized System Revision 7 (effective July 2024), employers face updated requirements for SDS content, format, and employee training. Serious violations carry penalties up to $16,550 per instance, while willful violations can reach $165,514.
This focused course trains your employees specifically on the Safety Data Sheet component of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Your team will learn to navigate the standardized 16-section SDS format, locate critical safety information including hazard identification, first aid measures, exposure controls, and toxicological data. The course prepares employees to use SDS information to protect themselves when working with or near hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to maintain Safety Data Sheets for every hazardous chemical in the workplace and ensure employees can access and understand them. The standard was revised in May 2024 to align with GHS Revision 7, introducing stricter requirements for SDS content and a mandatory 90-day update window when new hazard information becomes available. Hazard Communication ranked second on OSHA's FY 2025 Top 10 Most Cited Violations list with 2,546 violations. Employers who fail to maintain accessible, current SDSs or who neglect employee SDS training face serious violation penalties up to $16,550 per instance. Willful or repeated violations can reach $165,514. Phased compliance with the revised standard extends through 2026, meaning employers must update their SDS inventories, labels, and training programs to meet the new requirements.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.