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eTraining’s GHS Hazard Communication Training course is an OSHA-compliant online program covering the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) as adopted by OSHA under the revised Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

An estimated 43 million workers in the United States are exposed to hazardous chemicals in over 5 million workplaces. OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard (HazCom) requires employers to ensure that all employees who work with or are exposed to hazardous chemicals receive training on chemical hazards, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and their employer’s written hazard communication program.

This course covers GHS classification criteria, the 9 GHS pictograms, label elements (signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements), the standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheet format, and employee rights and responsibilities. The course is divided into 4 modules and takes approximately 1–2 hours to complete.

Upon passing with 70% or higher, participants receive a personalized certificate. 

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Topics Covered
  • GHS chemical classification criteria
  • The 9 GHS pictograms
  • Label elements (signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements)
  • Standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format
  • How to read and interpret SDS documents
  • Employee rights and responsibilities under HazCom
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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the GHS Training.

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OSHA Standard
29 CFR 1910.1200
Course Duration
1-2 hours
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English and Spanish
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
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Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Who Should Take the GHS Training?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Any worker who handles, stores or is exposed to hazardous chemicals
  • ✓Chemical handlers and warehouse workers
  • ✓Laboratory technicians and research workers
  • ✓Manufacturing and production workers
  • ✓Construction workers exposed to chemical hazards
  • ✓Transportation specialists handling chemical shipments
  • ✓Maintenance and custodial staff using cleaning chemicals
  • ✓Safety officers developing hazard communication programs
  • ✓First responders and firefighters
  • ✓Environmental engineers and wastewater treatment operators

Industries That Require GHS Training

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Chemical manufacturing and distribution
  • ✓Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • ✓Oil and gas operations
  • ✓Construction (adhesives, solvents and coatings)
  • ✓Manufacturing and production facilities
  • ✓Laboratories and research institutions
  • ✓Healthcare facilities (cleaning, sterilization and chemicals)
  • ✓Agricultural operations (pesticides and fertilizers)
  • ✓Automotive repair and service
  • ✓Janitorial and cleaning services
  • ✓Water and wastewater treatment
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★★★★★

I felt this program would be beneficial in many ways to people who have worked and haven't worked in this field before. It specifically breaks down many things I didn't know that I thought I did.

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Well put together course, with very important information. I would recommend this course to anyone that is looking to become certified in GHS HAZCOM Training.

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I have been really pleased with the great customer service that I have received.  I have referred your courses to colleagues more than once.  I also like that attachments are provided that outline the training material, manuals and handbooks that we can save to refer back to. Thank you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the GHS Training.

GHS training educates workers on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, which OSHA adopted under the revised Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. GHS provides a standardized, international approach to classifying chemical hazards, labeling containers, and preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Training covers the 9 GHS pictograms, label elements, signal words (Danger vs. Warning), hazard and precautionary statements, and how to read the 16-section SDS format.
OSHA requires all employees who work with or are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals to receive Hazard Communication (HazCom/GHS) training. This includes virtually every workplace in the United States - an estimated 43 million workers in over 5 million workplaces. Any worker who handles, stores, transports, or may be exposed to chemicals needs this training. This includes workers in manufacturing, construction, laboratories, healthcare, agriculture, janitorial services, and transportation.
eTraining’s GHS Hazard Communication Training takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete. The course is self-paced with 4 modules covering introduction, classification, labels, and Safety Data Sheets. Your progress is saved on the device you’re using, allowing you to pick up where you left off on that device.
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a standardized document that provides comprehensive information about a hazardous chemical. Under GHS, all SDS must follow a standardized 16-section format covering: identification, hazards, composition, first-aid measures, firefighting measures, accidental release, handling and storage, exposure controls/PPE, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal, transport, regulatory information, and other information. Employers must maintain SDS for every hazardous chemical in the workplace and ensure workers know how to access and read them.
The 9 GHS pictograms are standardized symbols that communicate chemical hazards at a glance: (1) Flame – flammable materials; (2) Flame Over Circle – oxidizers; (3) Exploding Bomb – explosives; (4) Corrosion – corrosive to metals and skin; (5) Gas Cylinder – compressed gases; (6) Skull and Crossbones – acute toxicity (fatal/toxic); (7) Exclamation Mark – irritant/lower-level hazards; (8) Health Hazard – serious health effects (carcinogen, respiratory sensitizer); (9) Environment – aquatic toxicity. Each pictogram appears on labels as a red diamond border with a black symbol.
OSHA requires initial Hazard Communication training when employees are first assigned to work with hazardous chemicals, and retraining whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced to the workplace. While OSHA does not specify an annual retraining requirement, best practice is annual refresher training, and many employers require it. Employers must also retrain whenever their written Hazard Communication program is updated.
HazCom (Hazard Communication) is OSHA’s standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) that requires employers to inform workers about chemical hazards. GHS (Globally Harmonized System) is the international framework OSHA adopted in 2012 to standardize how chemicals are classified, labeled, and documented. When people say “GHS training” or “HazCom training,” they are referring to the same OSHA standard - training on chemical hazard classification, labels, and Safety Data Sheets.
OSHA requires every employer with hazardous chemicals in the workplace to maintain a written Hazard Communication program. This document must include: a list of all hazardous chemicals present, how the employer will ensure proper labeling, how SDS will be maintained and made accessible, and how employee training will be conducted. The written program must be available to all employees upon request.
Yes. eTraining offers a complete GHS Hazard Communication Training course in Spanish. The Spanish version covers the same OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 content, GHS pictograms, SDS format, and labeling requirements, and provides the same certificate upon completion.
Yes. OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard (which incorporates GHS) applies to all employers and workplaces in the United States where employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals. This is one of OSHA’s most broadly applicable standards, affecting an estimated 5 million workplaces. Even workplaces with common chemicals like cleaning products must comply with HazCom/GHS requirements.
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