Join Health Science Associates for the AIHA Teleweb: “Exploring GHS Implementation: Where Are We Today?”
Health Science Associates (HSA) will be hosting the AIHA Teleweb: “Exploring GHS Implementation: Where Are We Today?” on March 15, 2011. They invite you to share in the next AIHA Teleweb at our location in Los Alamitos. HSA is registered for this webinar. The AIHA Teleweb on March 15, @ 11:00 am, please arrive by 10:45. If you’d like to join us, contact HSA soon to secure your place, seating is limited.
This TeleWeb is ABIH approved for 0.42 IH certification maintenance (CM) points, has been awarded 0.25 continuance of certification (COCs) points and provides 0.25 continuing education units (CEUs).
Registration is only $65.00. We will provide the viewing space, all the printed materials, and lunch. Peer discussion and networking time has also been set aside after the webinar.
Please call HSA at (714) 220-3922 or email training@healthscience.com for more information and to reserve your seat.
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EHS professionals who are responsible for product stewardship, hazard communication programs, evaluating chemical hazards, or for proritizing resources for hazard controls.
Course Description
Worldwide adoption of the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is moving at an accelerating pace. This teleweb will explore the status of GHS implementation internationally with an emphasis on activities in the US.
AGENDA:
Maureen Ruskin will provide a brief description of the regulation process to date regarding the revision to the Hazard Communication Standard to conform to the GHS.
Denese Deeds will provide an overview of the GHS, indicating what has been proposed for adoption by OSHA. She will also provide an update on global implementation status.
Kathleen Murphy will discuss implementation strategies for adopting the GHS from both a chemical manufacturer/importer and employer perspective.
Learning Outcomes
Attendees will better be able to:
- Describe the status of GHS implementation in the US.
- Identify the main elements of GHS classification and labeling.
- Describe the status of GHS implementaion in key international regions.
- Analyze steps they should take to prepare for implementation of the GHS in their facility.
Test, Evaluation, and Certificate of Completion Information
Important Certification Information
This TeleWeb is ABIH approved for 0.42 IH certification maintenance (CM) points, has been awarded 0.25 continuance of certification (COCs) points and provides 0.25 continuing education units (CEUs).
The Distance Learning Program works with our accrediting bodies to insure compliance with all policies and (ANSI) standards. Please note the following information pertaining to participation verification and the continuing education. AIHA requires a final exam be completed for all Distance Learning Courses.
A $35 processing fee is required for exam processing, participation verification, record retention and educational transcripts.
All educational transcripts (certificates of completion) will be available for download from AIHA’s website 3-4 weeks after the TeleWeb. All transcripts will issue CM, CEU and COC points.
Materials sent after these dates will not be accepted.
If you’ve further questions regarding this please feel free to contact AIHA’s Distance Learning Program Manager, Cinthia Minan.
Contact Training at Health Science Associates to reserve your space or to find out more about the services and support that Health Science Associates provides.