To provide the learners with knowledge and understanding to enable them to appropriately control the hazards associated with chemicals and hazardous substances.
Objectives
To enable the trainees to understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS), applying GHS labeling systems, using PPE correctly and implementing emergency response procedures to meet regulatory compliance.
Essential Components
Classifications of chemicals & UN Numbers.
Hazardous chemical signs, symbols and labels.
Routes of entry into the human body.
Health effects of hazardous chemicals exposure.
Procedures for Safe Handling and Use of Chemicals.
Suitable PPE requirements when working with chemicals.
Safe precautions for the transportation of Chemicals.
Requirements of safe packaging and storage.
Emergency response to chemical spillages and exposure.
How to get information of the chemicals used in the workplace. (SDS, SHOC cards, Labels, Web databases, Manufacturers etc.)
Manage the chemical Risk Evaluation in the Workplace.
Effective Emergency Planning for the Workplace.
Create and maintain records and registers including (Safety Data Sheets).
Understand the process of Licensing and approval in own organization.
Safe Storage and Segregation Arrangements.
Measures to control the risks of exposure to chemicals.
Target Population
Chemical handling awareness and management training is crucial for personnel who work with store or transport hazardous substances. It is designed for supervisors, operators, maintenance staff and HSE personnel in sectors like manufacturing, logistics and laboratories to ensure safety compliance and minimize exposure risks.
