More Effective CHO Course
Whether you are newly appointed as a CHO or have years of experience, this fast-moving seminar offers practical strategies you can put to use right away. Originally developed by Russ Phifer, Jim Kaufman, and George Wahl (RJG Associates) for the American Chemical Society's Division of Chemical Health and Safety, this course also serves as an official prep course for the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) CHO Certification Exam.
Course Topics
Introduction | The Chemical Hygiene Officer | OSHA/EPA Regulations in the Lab | The OSHA Laboratory Standard | Chemical Hygiene Officer Responsibilities | Discussion Period | Lab Hazards and Control Methods | Chemical Hygiene Plan Development | Chemical Plan Implementation | CHO Responsibilities Beyond The Lab Standard | Resources for Chemical Hygiene Officers | Sample Test/Review
Who Should Attend? Anyone committed to laboratory safety!
College / University EHS Professionals | Chemical Hygiene Officers | Business Officers | Lab Managers / Supervisors / Workers | Researchers | Risk Managers / Operations Managers | Safety / Security Directors | School Administrators | Science, Art & Technology Educators
Participants Receive:
• Completion certificate
• PDF course notebook
• Assessment test for PD credit (additional fee)
• 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU's)
• Graduate credit eligibility
• ABIH CM points eligibility
Learning That Makes a Difference
Whether you're just starting or leading the charge, you'll find resources tailored to your role.
⭐ “What I enjoyed most about the course was that it provided me with a comprehensive overview of the role of a Chemical Hygiene Officer and a clear understanding of OSHA standards. It helped me see the big picture of lab safety responsibilities and how various regulations come together to create a safe working environment.”
Scheduled Courses:
| Event | Venue | Date | Description | |
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| How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer November 10 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Virtual (Zoom Meeting) |
| Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…) |
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| Event | Venue | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer November 10 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Virtual (Zoom Meeting) |
| Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…) | Register |
Don't see a topic or a date you need? Schedule a time and date that does work for you. Visit our services page or contact 508-647-1900 for more information. Discount Policy: Discounts may not be combined. Lodging, transportation and meals not included in tuition for in-person courses. All major credit cards accepted. We use PayPal as our payment gateway. However, you do not need a PayPal account to purchase. You may check out as guest. If you are paying with a purchase order, please email alie@labsafety.org. We operate on a very tight budget to sustain our programs as a non-profit. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel sessions which have insufficient participants to cover our costs. To help ensure that a program runs, please consider registering as early as possible. When registering more than one person, please make sure to include all the names and email addresses at check-out. Cancellation Policy