A host of comprehensive training programs are now available for your commerical customers including modules specific to employee Hazard Communication training.  We encourage you to share the information below with your clients who may benefit most from these MIOSHA Training Institute webinars and PowerPoint “toolbox” talks.

These free technical outreach training programs from the State of Michigan provide detailed information on the revised standard for manufacturers, importers and distributors of hazardous chemicals as well as employers who use hazardous chemicals. 

The MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Level Two course has been revised to include a detailed review of the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard. Practical GHS classification and labeling exercises have been included in this course to assist manufacturers, importers and distributors of hazardous chemicals with the new requirements.

To access these resources, refer to the links below:

Employee training program (PowerPoint program)

Employee training program (Recorded webinar)

Hazard Communication Employee Training – Narrated PowerPoint Modules
NOTE: This Hazard Communication Employee Training program has been divided into three modules for use as “toolbox” talks and to reduce download file size. The modules are best viewed using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. If the narrated presentation of the module does not automatically start the slide show, select the slide show button in the lower right of the PowerPoint program to automate the program.
Module 1: Overview and Classification – 10 mins – (Recorded voice over PowerPoint)
Module 2: Labels – 14 mins – (Recorded voice over PowerPoint)
Module 3: Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) – 13 mins – (Recorded voice over PowerPoint)

Free technical outreach training programs in Lansing, 9-11am & 1-3pm on November 5, 2013, at the Lansing Area Safety Council. Register Online

MTI Level Two Part 42, 92, 430 Hazard Communication Course Schedule

Additional information related to the revised 2012 Hazard Communication Standard and GHS can be obtained from the MIOSHA Initiative webpage.

For additional information and references, you may also wish to contact your Frankenmuth Insurance Loss Control Consultants – Will Hungerford (ext. 2802), Doug Morkut (ext. 4271) or John Harrington (ext. 4232).