Hazardous Materials Labeling… GHS, HMIS and NFPA Labels in Construction Environments

Working with hazardous materials can lead to serious accidents and injuries if employees aren’t informed about the HAZMATs they are handling. But oftentimes, workers don’t know how to get the information they need from HAZMAT container labels. This training on “Hazardous Materials Labeling: The GHS, HMIS and NFPA Systems in Construction Environments” contains information about regulatory labeling requirements as well as the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), and the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) labeling system.

Preview the Full-Length Video

What Your Employees Will Learn

  • List the different agencies that have requirements for HAZMAT labels.
  • Describe DOT Hazard Class labels’ design requirements.
  • Explain how the Department of Transportation organizes hazards into classes.
  • Recognize the color-coding scheme of DOT Hazard Class labels.
  • Describe the Environmental Protection Agency’s requirements for hazardous waste labels.

Associated Industries: Construction Environments.
Associated Topic Titles: Construction Safety, Hazardous Waste (HAZWOPER).


Training your team doesn’t have to be complicated. Our platform walks you through every step—from onboarding employees to assigning courses in minutes. See exactly how it works here.