Level 2 Award in Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) develops practical knowledge for identifying, classifying and communicating chemical hazards in the workplace. Effective hazard communication helps employ...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) develops practical knowledge for identifying, classifying and communicating chemical hazards in the workplace. Effective hazard communication helps employees understand the substances they work with and the precautions required to reduce exposure, fire, reaction and spill risks.
The programme covers chemical classification, GHS pictograms, labels, Safety Data Sheets, storage, handling, employee training and emergency-response procedures.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Hazard Communication
- Purpose of HAZCOM Programmes
- Hazard-Communication Responsibilities
- Globally Harmonized System Principles
- Physical Hazards
- Health Hazards
- Environmental Hazard Awareness
- Chemical Hazard Classification
- GHS Pictograms
- Signal Words and Hazard Statements
- Precautionary Statements
- Chemical Labelling Requirements
- Safety Data Sheets
- Using SDS Information for Risk Control
- Safe Chemical Storage
- Chemical Segregation
- Safe Handling Procedures
- Employee Hazard-Communication Training
- Chemical Spill Response
- Emergency Procedures
- Record Keeping and Compliance Monitoring
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS HAZCOM course is suitable for Safety Officers, supervisors, chemical-plant workers, technicians, warehouse personnel, laboratory staff, Environmental Health and Safety professionals and employees working with or around hazardous materials.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Recognise and classify common chemical hazards
- Interpret hazard labels and GHS pictograms
- Read and use Safety Data Sheets effectively
- Improve chemical storage and handling practices
- Communicate chemical hazards clearly
- Improve chemical-spill and emergency-response awareness
- Support stronger workplace chemical-safety practices
- Improve organisational hazard-communication systems
Assessment & Evaluation
- Format: Multiple-choice questions and scenario-based assessment.
- Total Questions: 40.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Mode: Online or in-person.
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