OSX 955 • OSHA 2015: Hazardous Materials

OSX 955 • OSHA 2015: Hazardous Materials

Summer and Fall 2023 courses are now available for enrollment.

2023 DatesTimesMeetingsMeeting TypeLocationReg. DeadlineFee
April 3, 4, 10, 118:30am–5:00pm4WeekdayOnlineMarch 30$775
August 24, 25, 31, September 18:30am–5:00pm4WeekdayOnline & On CampusAugust 20$775
* Schedule(s) subject to change; contact our OSHA Assistant for scheduling questions | Updated 4/27/2023

Course Description

Hazardous Materials

This course covers OSHA General Industry Standards and other consensus standards that relate to the use of hazardous materials. Course topics include compressed gases, flammable liquids, dipping & coating, spray finishing, anhydrous ammonia and liquified petroleum gas (LPG).

Upon course completion students will have the ability to evaluate hazardous materials activities in accordance with applicable OSHA standards.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize compressed gas types

2. Recognize uses for flammable liquids, ammonia and liquified petroleum gas (LPG)

3. Describe spray finishing and dipping & coating operations

4. Assess storage and handling hazards associated with compressed gases, flammable liquids, ammonia, and LPG

5. Apply abatement methods for storage and handling hazards associated with compressed gases, flammable liquids, ammonia, and LPG

6. Assess operational hazards of spray finishing and dipping/coating

7. Apply abatement methods for the operational hazards of spray finishing and dipping/coating

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for overseeing safety in industries such as: Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Maritime and General Industry.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Implement OSHA’s Hazardous Communications Standard
  2. Maintain a chemical inventory
  3. Identify Proper Personal Protection equipment (PPE)
  4. Develop response procedures to hazardous material releases and/or spills
  5. Identify hazardous vapor monitoring requirements
  6. Assess compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910 regarding flammable and combustible liquids.

CEUs: 3.0
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 4 days
Recommended Materials: Pen, pencil, highlighter and writing pad.


Requirements

System and Equipment Requirements

It is important that students review the system and equipment requirements listed below to be able to successfully take part in a CSUDH OTIEC course, whether participating in person or online via video conferencing.

In Person System and Equipment Requirements

  • A laptop with Wi-Fi capability

Online System and Equipment Requirements

  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Access to computer or laptop; one student per device
  • A stand-alone webcam or secondary device such as a phone for students attending OSHA 510, 511, 500 and 501.
  • Built-in or stand-alone speakers and a microphone

Videoconferencing Requirements