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OCCHEALTH13 - Protecting Yourself and Workers: Understanding Hazardous Materials Common to Workplaces/Occupations

Businesses in the U.S. use and store commonly used hazardous substances including acids, pesticides, glues, metals, paint, adhesives, disinfects and more. Learn how to help companies you work with protect employees from incurring illness or injury through communication, education, and by reducing exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. In addition, learn about hazardous materials that your own staff might be exposed to. Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

Define hazardous chemicals/materials/agents/substances.
List various laws that define hazardous chemicals/materials.
Discuss enforcement strategies to protect workers and the public from exposure to hazardous chemicals/materials.
Advise clients who need hazardous chemical/materials management services.

Session Detail O2401.OCCHEALTH13.01

Schedule:

3 hours. Online classes are available for 365 days from date of purchase. CE credit (if applicable) is earned in the calendar year the course is completed. Online Anytime.

Price:

Coupon Code:

Chiropractor Approval Numbers	ND Approved
	MN 83707 (2024)
	MN 82188 (2023)

Instructors (listed in order of appearance)

Name

Additional Resources

David Gilkey

Biography:

Dr. David Gilkey earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degreefrom Southern California Health Sciences University and Ph.D. from CSU with afocus in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics. He is a"Certified Professional Ergonomist" (CPE).

Dr.Gilkey has authored and/or coauthored 24 articles in peer reviewed scientificjournals, 60 articles in trade journals, and provided four book chaptercontributions in the areas of ergonomics, occupational safety, andenvironmental health. His research has focused in construction safety andagriculture.

Mostrecently, he's been collaborating on projects related to safety climate andculture in construction with an emphasis on evaluating differences betweenLatino and Non-Latinos workers. He has also been involved in translationalresearch (R2P) looking at methods to evaluate and enhance safe work practicesin agriculture.