Chemical Handling Safety Awareness

This course is intended to educate students on the occupational, industrial, and environmental hazards associated with hazardous materials and chemicals. Chemical spills, fires, and explosions are included because they all include chemical compounds. In addition, the training will provide knowledge on the nature of hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as assist participants in reducing or eliminating potential exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals at work.

For classification, labelling and transport of dangerous goods, see Dangerous Goods Handling.

Book this course: courses can be run at our training centre in Dubai or on your site. Call +971 58 815 0808, email info@cibmars.com or use our contact page for dates and a quotation.

Course facts

Duration	One day
Intended for	Line managers, Supervisors and persons handling hazardous chemicals.
Delivery	CIB MARS training centre in Dubai, or on your site

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Overview
Course Outline

DESCRIPTION:

Chemical Handling is a comprehensive, one day course designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence who deal with hazardous chemicals in the field of manufacturing, packing, shipping, logistics and warehousing etc.

INTENDED FOR:

Line managers, Supervisors and persons handling hazardous chemicals.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES:

Course is designed for staff members who are appointed as Manager, Supervisors and Workers involved in material handling, storing and using. Delegates will learn how they can manage the chemicals safely at their workplaces.

Describe the main types of chemical with GHS & CHIP standards
Read and follow MSDS and Labels
Identify hazardous substances
Respond safely to a spillage and emergency
Safely don and set up self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA, Escape Unit)

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction
Chemicals In The Workplace
Employer’s Responsibility
Employee’s Responsibility
The Hazards and its effects
The Learning
o Package Labels
o MSDS / SDS
The Prevention
o Safe Handling & Storage
o Personal Protection
o Physical & Chemical Properties
o Fire Fighting Measures
o Exposure Controls
o Toxicological Information
o Ecological Information
o Disposal Consideration
o Transport Information
Course Evaluation

LEARNING METHODOLOGY:

There will be a dynamic blend of the following:

Facilitator-led Presentations (In person)
Syndicate/Group Work
Individual Action Plans
Skill Building Exercises
Application Activities & Role Plays

DURATION:

ONE DAY

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Practical and theoretical assessment to evaluate the familiarity of the candidates with the requirements/ procedures.