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GHLEPC Household Chemical Safety Certification

Earn your Household Chemical Safety Certification from the Greater Houston Local Emergency Planning Committee (GHLEPC).


This free program will help you protect your family, reduce risks, and prepare for emergencies — all from the comfort of your home.

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Watch the Training Videos

Our seven short, animated modules cover everything you need:


  1. Medication Safety
  2. Household Chemical Safety
  3. Reading & Understanding Labels
  4. Poison Prevention & First Aid
  5. Safe Disposal & Harris County HHW Facility
  6. Rules & Regulations
  7. Program Recap & Certification


Tip: Watch all modules to earn your Household Chemical Safety Certification.

Keep Your Family Safe From Household Chemicals

Module 1: Safe Storage & Disposal of Medications

Module 2: Responsible User of Household Chemicals

Module 3: Reading and Understanding Chemical Labels

Module 4: General Medicine & Poison Safety

Module 5: Poison Regulation and Prevention

Module 6 and Closing: Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Poison Emergency

Earn Your Certificate

Why certify?

  • Certificates can be downloaded directly from this site.
  • Show your commitment to safety at home and in your community
  • Get recognized by GHLEPC for completing official training

Get it now!

Click the link below to download your Certificate of Completion now.

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Use the Workbook & Safety Checklist

The Beginner's Guide to Household Chemical Safety (English)

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The Beginner's Guide to Household Chemical Safety (Spanish)

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A Kid's Playbook to Keeping Your Family Safe!

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Additional Resources

Who to Call

Take note of these important resources

Poison Control:

1-800-222-1222

For immediate help with swallowed, inhaled, or skin contact with poisons.

Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility:

346-286-4299

For safe disposal of chemicals, paints, and medications.

Emergency Services

Dial 9-1-1

For life-threatening emergencies, severe symptoms, or dangerous spills/fires.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Helpful Links

Harris County HHW Facility

City of Houston Environmental Service Centers

HazMobile Events (Harris County)

6900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX (Gessner & US-290).
By appointment only. Free for residents of unincorporated Harris County.

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HazMobile Events (Harris County)

City of Houston Environmental Service Centers

HazMobile Events (Harris County)

Periodic mobile HHW collection events where residents can drop-off items. Dates and locations vary by Precinct.

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City of Houston Environmental Service Centers

City of Houston Environmental Service Centers

City of Houston Environmental Service Centers

North: 5614 Neches St.

South: 1500 S. Post Oak Rd.
Drop off paints, cleaners, auto fluids, batteries, and more (City residents only).

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Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

City of Houston Environmental Service Centers

5900 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX.
Accepts certain materials such as latex paint (limits apply), used oil, antifreeze, batteries, small electronics, etc.

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West University Place HHW Access

Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

West University Place HHW Access

West U Residents may use the Harris County HHW facility 6900 Hahl Road (Appointment required) or Houston HHW locations through the voucher program.

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