Introduction:
Save Fast Hazardous Material Safety course is intended for all personnel who are required to identify an incident or emergency involving hazardous materials, and take basic preventative measures while calling for assistance.
Duration:
3 to 4 Hours
Objective:
The aim of the course is to provide employees with the knowledge and information required to prevent harm from exposure to hazardous substances.
Target Audience:
Designed for staff at all levels, the course can be adjusted to suit the requirements of specific organizations, premises or course participants.
Outline:
- Definitions of Occupational Health
- Key duties of Employers and employees
- Classification of Health Hazards
- Airborne Contaminant
- The Physiological Effects of Chemical
- Legal control regulations (COSHH)
- Chemical route of Entry and Health effect
- Managing Chemicals Safely (Identifying chemical in workplace, SDS, Labels and Hazard Pictograms)
- Chemicals Risk Assessment
- Exposure limits of Chemicals
- Chemical Hazards Control Measures
- Chemical Storage
- Chemical Spill Control
- Emergency Response
Certification:
On completion of the course and its accompanying assessment a certificate of achievement is provided and valid for 1 year.