Covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 • 29 CFR 1910.132–138 • GHS Labels • SDS • PPE Selection

Course Overview

Data centers are not chemical plants, but they are not chemical-free either: battery electrolyte, diesel fuel, glycol coolant, refrigerants, cleaning agents, and adhesives are all present in a typical facility. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) ensures every employee can identify what a chemical is, what it can do to them, and how to protect themselves — through consistent labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and training. This course also covers OSHA's general PPE requirements, since PPE selection is driven directly by the hazards HazCom identifies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard and the GHS system it is based on.
2. Read a GHS-compliant label and locate key information on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
3. Identify chemical hazards commonly found in data centers and where to find their SDS.
4. Describe OSHA's general PPE requirements, including the employer's hazard assessment obligation.
5. Select and correctly use PPE appropriate to a given chemical or physical hazard.

Who Must Take This Course

Every employee who works with or near hazardous chemicals, or who is issued PPE for any workplace hazard, must be trained on hazard communication and PPE use before starting work and whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area.