OSHA 7225 - Transitioning to Safer Chemicals

Course Description

American workers are exposed to tens of thousands of chemicals every day.  While many of these are suspected of being harmful, only a small number are regulated in the workplace.  Proactive, preventative approaches that drive the elimination of chemical hazards at the source and promote the development and adoption of safer alternatives are needed to protect workers from these hazards.  In many cases, however, utilizing these approaches can be a complex undertaking.  This course will provide participants with information about and hands-on experience with the process for transitioning to safer chemicals, as well as the key methods, tools, and databases that can assist in this process.  More specifically, the course will guide participants through OSHA’s seven-step substitution planning process for understanding and evaluating chemical use, identifying and assessing alternatives, and implementing those alternatives that are safer (http://www.osha.gov/dsg/safer_chemicals/).