ANALYZING THE

WORKPLACE MODULE 2
MODULE 2 – ANALYZING THE WORKPLACE

 Initial Assessment
 What are the Hazardous Substances and
Chemicals?
 Forms of Hazardous Chemicals
 Chemical Effects
 Routes of Entry
 Assessing and Analyzing the Workplace for
Chemical Hazards
 Chemical Hazard Control Strategies
 Module 2 Quiz
INITIAL ASSESSMENT

 Now that you have reviewed the scope of the Hazard Communication Rule and
employer responsibilities, it’s time to get down to business.
 The first task is to determine what chemicals you have in your workplace. It's
important for the person conducting the initial assessment to be familiar with the
definition and characteristics of "hazardous chemicals," so let's look.