Chemical Awareness
Duration of training
The course lasts for approximately 3 – 4 hours depending on class sizes.
Minimum and maximum class numbers
Classes can vary from 1 – 12 learners.
Award
Participants will be awarded a Safety Solutions Certificate on completion.
Duration of certificate
Generally recommended that the learner is retrained every 4 years.
Venue
Training is generally requested at the client’s premises but learners can also avail of the Safety Solutions Training facility if preferred.
Course description & General Information
AIMS OF COURSE:
- Participants will be made aware of the potential risks and hazards when handling chemical substances.
- Understand accident prevention and causation
- Appreciate the Potential Hazards of Chemicals.
- Can control Work Area Conditions.
- Can deal with Emergency Situations.
CONTENTS OF COURSE:
- Introduction.
- Legislation – Chemical Agents Regulations.
- Occupational Exposure Limits.
- Interpreting Materials Data Sheets.
- Chemical Classification.
- Chemical Hazards.
- Chemical Storage & Handling.
- Chemical Spills.
- Understand Hazard Symbols and Labels.
- Revision/Assessment.