safety training > chemical handing training

Course title: Chemical Handling Training
Duration: half day

This course by CMSE is for workers who come into contact with chemicals in the workplace. The course (for up to 10 personnel at a time) can be tailored to meet the needs of any company, whether it is a high or low risk industry.

Course objectives

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• List routes of entry of chemicals into the body
• Identify health effects of chemicals
• Identify warning symbols and read relevant product warning labels
• Use an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
• Identify and use different types of available PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Course content

• Legal overview – employer and employee duties in current legislation
• Routes of entry of chemicals – how chemicals can adversely affect us depending on route of entry, dose and duration of exposure
• Classification of hazardous substances – site-specific information in relation to particular chemicals can be addressed in this section
• Using an MMDS
• Types and the use of different  PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Overview of Safe Systems of Work, including "Permit to Work" and "Hot Work" permits
• Overview of control strategies in relation to the handling of chemicals

Accreditation

Full certification of attendance is provided on successful completion of the course.

More information and booking

To find out more about our chemical handling courses, telephone us today on 1850 315 415 during business hours, or fill in the quick enquiry form above.