Today, companies are concerned about the environmental and health and safety issues arising from the handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous chemicals. They now require that employees working in these areas are adequately trained for both normal and emergency conditions. Our half day course is designed for personnel who wish to gain an understanding of the properties and safe handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Suitable for: Environmental & Health and safety personnel; Operators involved in hazardous chemicals, movement, storage etc; Chemical stores personnel; Operators involved in hazardous waste disposal and liaison with hazardous waste contractors; Laboratory and research and development personnel; Members of spillage response team.
Certified By: Emergency Care
Duration: Half Day
Preconditions: None
Certificate Valid For: One Year
Class Size: maximum of 10
Cost: Contact [email protected]
Syllabus
Course Introduction
Legislation
Chemical / Substance Identification
Safety Data Sheets / Chemical Incidents
First Aid and Emergency Procedures
Question & Answer session
Hazards
Transport
Workplace Specific