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.

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