DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING

Dangerous Goods Handling is a one-day course that teaches staff how to identify, classify, package, label, store and move dangerous goods safely. The course covers all aspects of carrying dangerous goods, including hazardous material identification and classification, packaging and labeling regulations, and the documentation and procedures required for shipping hazardous materials by air.

For day-to-day handling of chemicals at work, see Chemical Handling Safety Awareness.

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.

Overview
Course Outline

DESCRIPTION:

Dangerous Goods 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 or any type of Dangerous Goods.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES:

Course is designed for staff members who are appointed as Manager, Supervisors and Workers involved in Dangerous Goods 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
Forms and Classification of Various Material
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.