Well organized and ready to deliver, J. J. Keller's Hazard Communication: Regulation and Risk provides a fresh, new approach to training. It introduces the major components of OSHA's most commonly violated standard through a risk scenario employees can relate to.

This fast-paced program - available on DVD or VHS, and in English or Spanish - will help you meet OSHA's training requirements under the Hazard Communication Standard and teach your employees the essentials of working safely with hazardous chemicals.

The major topics covered include the following:

• The Hazard Communication Standard
• Hazardous Chemical Inventory
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Labeling
• Employee Information and Training
• The Written Program

Hazard Communication: Regulation and Risk includes a variety of tools to make hazcom training easier to conduct and more effective:

• (1) 20-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Instructor's Guide - Gives background information, training tips, practice risk scenarios and training log.
• (11) Employee Handbooks - With tear-out information cards and training receipt, provide a portable reference after training. Click here to view samples.
• (1) Awareness Poster - Reminds employees of the importance of Hazard Communication.
• (1) Trainer's Tools CD-ROM Contains transparency masters and quizzes with answer keys to help customize your training session. Also features a Hazard Communication Glossary, clip art, posters, and a training log. The minimum computer system requirements for the Trainer Tools CD-ROM are Office 2000, with Word, and Internet Explorer version 5.5. (CD-ROM not sold separately.)

Hazard Communication: Regulation and Risk is available on DVD.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program - Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections – Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training.
  • The Risk Scenario
    • Shows two employees who disregard proper labeling procedures
  • Introduction
    • Dangers of hazardous chemicals
    • Importance of the Hazard Communication Standard
  • What Makes a Chemical Hazardous?
    • Physical hazards
    • Acute, or short-term health hazards
    • Chronic, or long-term health hazards
  • The Hazard Communication Standard
    • Hazcom training requirements
    • Overview of how Hazard Communication works, from the chemical manufacturing plant to your company
  • Chemical Inventory
    • Chemical Inventory defined
    • Chemical Inventory maintenance
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
    • Location
    • MSDS sections: chemical composition, precautions, fire and explosion data, what to do in case of fire, health hazards, first aid measures
  • Labeling
    • Labeling requirements
    • Re-labeling
    • Missing labels
    • Labeling systems, and what the symbols mean
    • Situations where labeling is not required
  • Information and Training
    • Employees must be provided with training before working with hazardous chemicals
  • Written Program
    • Written Program defined
    • Employer responsibilities
  • What Can You Do?
    • Overview of what employees can do to keep them safe from chemical hazards
  • Conclusion
    • Revisits the opening scenario, and explains the importance of proper labeling
    • Reiterates the dangers of hazardous chemicals and how awareness and knowledge can keep the workplace safe
• Review - Provides a quick way to refresh memory on key points of the program to better aid retention.
• Commentary – Offers additional interviews by industry professionals.
• Quiz – 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Message for Management – Gives introduction to the training program and topic for trainers/management.

The Basic System Requirements are:

• A 400 Mhz or faster Intel- compatible CPU
• A video card with AGP architecture and at least 4 MB of onboard RAM
• At least 128 MB of system RAM (Windows 2000, XP and Vista users - 256 MB or more is recommended)
• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP or Windows Vista (most software DVD decoders have either reduced function or no support under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0)
• The latest version of Microsoft DirectX
• A DVD-ROM drive (DVD discs cannot be read by CD-ROM equipment)