Description
Duration: 1 day
Outline
The chemical handling training course can be tailored to meet the needs of any company, whether it is a high or low risk industry.
Who should attend
Intended for workers who come into contact with chemicals in the workplace
What you will learn
- When the course is complete, participants will be able to:
- List routes of entry of chemicals into the body
- Identify health effects of chemicals
- Identify warning symbols. As well as reading product warning label
- Use an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
- Identify and use different types of available PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Outline
- Legal Overview – Employer & Employee duties in current legislation
- Routes of Entry of Chemicals – how chemicals can cause a negative effect. Specifically, depending on the route of entry and dose. As well as the duration of exposure.
- Classification of Hazardous Substances – site-specific information, in relation to particular chemicals can be addressed in this section.
- Use of Material Safety Data Sheets. Types and the use of different PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Overview of Safe Systems of Work to include ‘Permit to Work’ & ‘Hot Work’ permits.
- Overview of Control Strategies in relation to the Handling of Chemicals
