OHN Prep: Chemical Hazards

6 Month Access $50.00

Seats

What you will learn:

Chemical hazards can cause both acute and chronic health issues for workers. Occupational Health Nurses play a key role in assessing and treating the effects of these hazards. This course aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of occupational health professionals to manage risks associated with chemical exposures in various industries. Material focuses on chemical hazard physical forms, occupational exposure limits, and the protective measures needed to ensure safety. It covers key elements such as Biological Exposure Indices, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and personal protective equipment (PPE) related to chemical hazards. This course is also part of the OHN Prep Course Package.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Identify the physical forms of chemical hazards and understand their implications in workplace safety.
Explain the role of Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) in managing chemical exposure risks for employees.
Extract and interpret critical information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for proper hazard identification and mitigation.
Understand the use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory and dermal protection, to safeguard against chemical exposures.

Who will benefit:

Occupational Health Nurses
Health Care Field

Certificate of Completion

1 CNE Credit

1 hour to complete

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This course was supported by the Grant or Cooperative Agreement Number, U19OH011227, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Links, the Center for Health, Work & Environment, or the Colorado School of Public Health.