CHEMICAL HANDLING SAFETY AWARENESS
About This Course
Course Objective:
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.
By the end of the course attendees will have attained thorough knowledge on how to work /handle with chemicals and its safe use.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Chemical Safety
- Introduction to regulation and approved codes of practice
- The definition of a hazardous substance
- Properties & Classification of Hazardous Materials
- Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials
- Proper Personal Protective Equipment
- Routes of entry into the body for hazardous substances
- Occupational Exposure Limits, Toxicity Levels
- Command, Safety, and Incident/ Scene Control When Incidents Occur
- Labeling and Marking System
- Hazardous Container Containers and Packaging
- Hazardous Chemical Handling and Moving
- Introduction to Material safety data sheet or safety data sheet
- Emergency Response Procedure
Standards:
- Local Governmental and International Safety Standards
- IOSH ( Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
Course Completion:
On successful completion of the course each candidate will receive a IPSW Certificate – 2 years valid