Course Details

Learning Outcomes:

·       At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·       Legislative requirements related to safe chemical handling to prevent workplace accidents

·       The characteristics of chemical hazards.

·       How to minimize the risk of their hazardous potential being released.

·       Basic design and layout for good storage and handling procedures.

·       Safe operations involving bulk storage, transfer, and handling.

·       How to deal with incidents involving the release of the chemical.

·       Procedures for dealing with spillages.

·       Reporting requirements to relevant authorities.

·       Safe disposal procedures for unwanted substances.

·       Chemical hazards and their associated risks

·       Safe work practices and emergency procedures when handling chemicals»

Outlines:

·       Introduction to safety and safety management.

·       Introduction to industrial hazards.

·       Introduction to chemical hazardous materials.

·       Hazardous materials communications

·       Hazardous materials work practices: Transportation and Packaging.

·       Hazardous materials work practices: Handling and Storage.

·       Emergency response plans and procedures.

·       Confined space entry.

·       Personal protective equipment.

·       Decontamination.

Target Audience:

·       Chemical/lab personnel, safety personnel, or employees who are involved in the handling of hazardous substances in chemical plants or electronics and manufacturing industries.

·       It is designed for non-specialists requiring an introduction to chemical hazards:

·       Operators and engineers with limited chemical knowledge.

·       Managers & supervisors of the site where chemicals are stored and handled and who wish to refresh their know-how.