Hazardous Chemicals in Healthcare Training

29 CFR 1910.1200(f), 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3), 29 CFR 1910.132, 29 CFR 1910.151(c)

100% Online Course with QR Certification

Hazardous drugs, such as those used in chemotherapy, antiviral treatments and hormone regimens, pose a serious health hazard to healthcare workers.

OSHA states that even in low doses, the preparation, administration, manufacturing, and disposal of hazardous medications can expose hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers to irreversible harm. These hazardous medications can cause serious effects including:

  • cancer
  • organ toxicity
  • fertility problems
  • genetic damage
  • birth defects

This course takes a detailed look at several different hazardous materials and medications that healthcare workers may be exposed to daily, as well as ways to protect and mitigate from serious health issues.

  • Lessons: 5
  • Training Time: About 30 Mins
  • Sectors: All Healthcare Industries
  • Employees, Business Owners, Supervisors

Hazardous Chemicals in Healthcare Course Outline

Hazard Chemicals in Healthcare

A short overview of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Learn about the requirements and benefits of a hazardous drug safety and health plan including what must be included.

Learn about how different practices can help to stop or manage chemical hazards, and which types of controls are the most effective.

Learn about how enginnering and administrative controls can help to reduce hazards in a healthcare workplace.

Learn about the most common hazardous chemical types in a healthcare setting, and the effects of exposure and possible mitigations for each. These include Mercury, Glutaraldehyde, and Anaesthetic gases. Some of these chemcials require their own course to be covered in detail – this is a general overview/awareness lesson.

30 MINS

Training Time

ASSESSMENTS

One Quiz

Hazardous Drug Handling & Transportation: Courier Bundle

If you work transporting hazardous chemicals, you may need to obtain chemotherapy hazardous drug transportation certification.

The online OSHA compliant Hazardous Drug Handling and Transportation certification courses bundle is designed for workers transporting hazardous drugs, substances and chemicals related to the healthcare industry.

It provides you with individual certifications for three essential healthcare courses – Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare, HIPAA Privacy, and Hazardous Chemicals in Healthcare.

OSHA Information and Disclaimer

This website is not the official or final authority to determine OSHA compliance responsibilities, which are set forth in OSHA standards themselves, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Because OSHA regulations are constantly being added, deleted, and/or revised, you must not rely on this website as the official or final authority of OSHA training requirements; refer to the official OSHA regulations available on OSHA’s website (osha.gov).  -  Click anywhere to read disclaimers.
  • Clearly label all hazardous chemicals, such as those found in some soaps, disinfectants, and pesticides, as hazardous. [29 CFR 1910.1200(f)]
  • Train workers in potential chemical hazards and controls (engineering controls, work practices, and PPE) necessary to prevent hazards in the work area. [29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)]
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Employers are required to provide appropriate PPE, such as gloves, goggles, and splash aprons when employees are handling hazardous chemicals. [29 CFR 1910.132] PPE is the least effective control method because it relies on employee behaviors to prevent exposure.
  • If the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to harmful corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body must be provided within the immediate area for emergency use. [29 CFR 1910.151(c)]
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