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Hazardous materials handling training is crucial to ensure the safety of employees who work with or around hazardous materials. Here are some key points to consider when developing hazardous materials handling training:

1. Identification: Train employees to identify hazardous materials in the workplace, including chemicals, gases, and biological agents.
2. Handling and Storage: Train employees on the proper handling and storage of hazardous materials, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safe work practices.
3. Emergency Response: Train employees on the proper response to emergencies involving hazardous materials, including evacuation procedures, first aid measures, and emergency contacts.
4. Spill Response: Train employees on the proper response to spills of hazardous materials, including the use of spill response kits, reporting procedures, and cleanup methods.
5. Transportation: Train employees on the proper transportation of hazardous materials, including proper labeling, packaging, and documentation.
6. Training Updates: Regularly update employees on new hazardous materials, changes to labeling or safety procedures, and any other relevant information.

By implementing these strategies, employers can help prevent workplace accidents and ensure that employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to safely handle hazardous materials. Proper identification, handling and storage, emergency response, spill response, transportation, and training updates are all important components of an effective hazardous materials handling program.

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