Toxicology (HAZWOPER)

  • 9 topics | 28m 48s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course focuses on the study of toxins, their safe limits, and their adverse effects on living organisms. While the subject of toxicology is complex, it is necessary to understand the basic concepts in order to make logical decisions concerning the protection of personnel from chemical exposure. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.Learner objectives are to define the types of toxic agents, identify the four routes by which toxicants enter the body, recognize adverse responses to toxic chemical exposure, identify the principles of chemical exposure limits, and describe the factors that influence the adverse effects of chemical exposure.The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Toxicology (HAZWOPER)
  • define the categories of chemical toxins
  • Knowledge Check: Chemical Toxins
  • identify the routes of entry into the body of hazardous substances
  • identify signs and symptoms of toxic exposure
  • Knowledge Check: Exposure to Toxic Substances
  • define terms associated with exposure to toxic substances
  • Knowledge Check: Toxicology Terms
  • identify terms that describe the various combined effects of two chemicals
  • Knowledge Check: Chemical Interactions

IN THIS COURSE

  • Toxicology (HAZWOPER)
    1m
  • Chemical Toxins
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Chemical Toxins
    1m
  • Exposure to Toxic Substances
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Exposure to Toxic Substances
    3m
  • Toxicology Terms
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Toxicology Terms
    2m
  • Chemical Interactions
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Chemical Interactions
    1m

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