HEALTH & SAFETY
In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-being of the employees and the employer.
Overview
This training is to provide skills and knowledge required to work safely in environments which involve the transport, storage, use and disposal of chemicals. To identify the hazards, and explain the controls necessary to be safe when working with chemicals.
Objectives
The objective of the course is to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to assess the hazards presented by the use of chemicals in their workplace and to be able to identify the controls required.
Course Prerequisite
Communication at ABET Level 3 & Mathematical at ABET Level 3
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Methods
Course is facilitated by a competent subject matter trainer, who utilises a combination of the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Play; Exercises & Case Studies; Videos/DVD’s; Games, Slide Shows & Written Questions.
Training & Evaluation
- Training on a 50% theoretical and 50% practical basis.
- Evaluation on at least 30% theoretical and 50% practical basis.
Who should attend?
This is intended for those who need to widen their knowledge of chemical handling safety, persons:
- who handle chemicals
- who have to decide on measures where chemical information is needed
- safety representatives needing information on a specific substance
- or factory inspectors, who manage and educate others in the handling and use of hazardous substances
Duration
1 Day
Includes:
- Comprehensive Manual
- Lunch & Refreshments (not applicable to on-site training)
- SAIOSH Accredited (2 CPD credits/points)
- Electronic Certificate (on successful completion of the course)
- Electronic Delegate Feedback Questionnaire
Course outline
| Module 1 | Physical Appearance: Insights to Chemicals Route of Intake – Entry into the Body |
| Module 2 | Types of Chemicals: Natural Synthetic In our Daily Lives Solid Liquid Gaseous Incompatible |
| Module 3 | Hazards: Classes Effect on Health Safety Obvious HCS Hazards |
| Module 4 | Legal Requirements: Framework Regulations Employer’s Responsibility Employer to Conduct the HIRA Employer to Conduct Occupational Hygiene Assessments Employee’s Responsibility |
| Module 5 | Compliance: Documents and Records Archives Records and Registers |
| Module 6 | Medicals: Biological Monitoring & Medicals by Qualified Practitioners Refusing Biological Monitoring and Medical Surveillance Control Measures Management System MSDS Permits Hierarchy |
| Module 7 | Storage: Receiving, Storage and Identification Hazardous Chemicals Buildings and Structures Containers, Cabinets, Cages and enclosures Gas Cylinders Incompatibles Substances Correct Container Consequences Disposal and recycling of HCS Containers Identification of Hazardous Chemicals Manufacturer’s Labels Signs and Symbols Re-labelling Colour Coding |
| Module 8 | Safe Work: Section 10 Handling Practices Process Safety Management (PSM) Transferring/Refuelling Decanting Handling and Filling Cylinders Transportation Disposal of Hazardous Waste Consequences of Disposal of Hazardous Waste Information and Training |
| Module 9 | PPE, PPC and Emergencies: Section 11: ssue, Use and Maintenance, Storage Facilities, Contamination, Respiratory Zones Section 12 – Emergencies: Nature and Types, Prepare for a Disaster, Spill Kit, Activating the Plan Section 13 – First Aid: Chemicals in the Eyes, Chemical Burns, Eye-Wash Fountain and Fast-reacting Deluge-Shower, Inhalation of HCS |