This course is designed to assist employers in using their own staff to train their employees on the Minnesota Right-to-Know (RTK) Standard (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 5206) and its required annual refresher. Participants will learn how to conduct their own initial and refresher in-house training sessions and how to keep their RTK program and training material up-to-date.
Class materials will include a reference manual along with a PowerPoint presentation to assist in your specific training.
This class was originally scheduled for 3/22/11, but has been changed to 4/21/11.
Who Should Attend
- Safety Coordinators
- Supervisors
- HR Professionals
Learning Objectives
- Know the difference between Federal OSHA and Minnesota OSHA hazard communication programs
- Be familiar with the required elements of a written program
- Understand the different labeling systems
- Develop an in-depth understanding of MSDS information
- Learn effective training techniques
- Be prepared for changes with the Globally Harmonized System of chemical classification and labeling