Chemical Safety Awareness

Chemical Safety Awareness

Course Background:

This course is essential for people who have the potential to be exposed to chemicals in the workplace. Participants will gain a better understanding of the chemicals they deal with and how they might affect them during their work or in the event of an accident.

Course Content:

• The definition of a hazardous substance
• Examples of hazardous substances in the workplace
• Routes of entry into the body for hazardous substances
• The 2007 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001
• Risk assessment principles and practice hazard identification

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course participants will:

• Understand the diverse forms of chemical substances and the risks each presents
• Have appropriate knowledge of hazards and dangers of working with chemicals
• Be able to understand the information contained in material safety data sheets
• Obtain competent knowledge of the legislation controlling the storage, use and transport of chemicals
• Understand hazard signs and how to use the information they contain
• Be able to take appropriate safety precautions when working with some typical chemical substances (including wearing of required PPE)

This Course is Designed For:

People who have the potential to be exposed to chemicals in the workplace

Training Methodology:

This course is classroom based, it is highly interactive with role-playing and practical exercises to reinforce understanding and learning.

What to Bring to the Course:

While pens and paper will be supplied, participants are free to bring their own. All other equipment will be supplied.

Upcoming Courses:

Chemical Safety Awareness courses held in-house.