OccuPros Safety Academy | Online Theory
Hazard Communication (GHS / HazCom 2012)
Every chemical on your site is trying to tell you something. The label, the pictogram, the safety data sheet: that is the chemical talking. This course teaches you to listen before it has the last word.
There is a bottle on a shelf somewhere on your site with no label. Nobody is sure what is in it. Somebody will eventually use it anyway. That single unlabeled bottle is the whole reason Hazard Communication exists, and it is one of the most cited OSHA standards year after year, because chemicals do not announce themselves. They burn, poison, and ignite quietly, and the only warning you get is the one printed on the container and written in the safety data sheet.
Hazard Communication, the GHS-aligned standard at OSHA 1910.1200, is built on a simple, powerful idea: you have a right to know what you are working with, and the information to protect yourself has to be put in your hands. This course turns that right into skill. You will read any chemical label in seconds, decode all eight pictograms, find what you need in a safety data sheet fast, and know exactly what to do when something spills, splashes, or goes wrong.
What you will learn
- The four parts of every HazCom program, and the one that is your right by law.
- How to read a GHS label and the difference between DANGER and WARNING.
- All eight OSHA pictograms, at a glance, and what each one is telling you.
- How to use a 16-section Safety Data Sheet, including the four sections to grab in an emergency.
- How chemicals get into the body, and how to put controls between them and you.
Who this is for
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication, GHS-aligned) and the UN Globally Harmonized System. Online awareness and information training that supports your employer’s required HazCom training and written program. OccuPros | (469) 746-4040 | occupros.com | Every Worker Home Safe.
Course References
- OSHA standards and guidance applicable to Hazard Communication (GHS/HazCom 2012)
- Employer written safety procedures and site-specific plans
- Manufacturer instructions, SDSs, permits, inspection forms, and emergency action plans when applicable
Applicable Industries:
OccuPros Safety Instructor Team
Every OccuPros course is developed and reviewed by our team of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Safety Management Specialists (SMS) with 15+ years of field experience across construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and general industry. Our instructors don't just teach safety - they've managed safety programs on active jobsites, conducted OSHA compliance audits, and published 184 safety course topics nationwide.
Before you buy
The practical questions, answered plainly.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you finish the course and pass the assessment, your certificate of completion is available to download immediately from your dashboard. It carries a verification number.
How long do I have access?
Access to this course runs for 365 days from enrolment. You can start, stop and resume as often as you like inside that window, and your progress is saved.
What if I fail the assessment?
You can retake it. Knowledge checks run through the course and the final assessment draws from a larger question bank, so a retake will not simply repeat the same questions.
Does this replace hands-on training?
This course delivers the knowledge portion. Site-specific procedures, equipment-specific practice and any required practical evaluation remain your employer's responsibility, and the course is explicit about where those lines fall.
How often does this training need repeating?
The recommended refresher cadence for this topic is when a new chemical hazard is introduced (commonly refreshed annually). Retraining is also triggered by a change in process or equipment, or by an observed gap in an employee's knowledge.
Can I buy this for my whole crew?
Yes. Choose "My team" on this page to buy seats instead of a single enrolment. You become the team administrator, assign seats from your Team Portal as people join, and volume pricing applies automatically at 5 seats and again at 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hazard Communication (GHS/HazCom 2012) course cover?
It covers the Hazard Communication Standard aligned with the Globally Harmonized System, including label elements, pictograms, signal words, and the 16-section Safety Data Sheet format. You will also learn about the written hazard communication program and worker right-to-know. The content is based on the general OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Who should take HazCom training?
It is intended for any worker who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace, across construction and general industry. Supervisors and those who manage chemical inventories or SDS libraries will also benefit.
Do I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes. You receive a digital Certificate of Completion that you can download and print once you complete the course. It documents that you completed the HazCom training.
Is the course available in Spanish and self-paced?
The course is fully online and self-paced so you can complete it on any device. Many OccuPros courses are also offered in Spanish, so check the course page or contact us to confirm current Spanish availability.
