Safe handling of common industrial chemicals

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

This course, which meets the requirements of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005 and insurance requirements, covers all aspects of the safe handling, use and storage of chemicals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All staff who will be involved in the handling and movement of goods.

PROGRAMME

As we are always pleased to customise the Programmes, the specific course content will depend on you particular needs and requirements.

The topics of a typical programme would include...

• But I Don’t use Chemicals

  • Chemicals at Home

  • Chemicals at Work

  • Chemicals on the Farm

• The 2007 Code of Practice for the Chemicals Agents Regulations (2001)

  • 2007 Code of Practice

  • What does the Code cover

  • OEL – Occupational Exposure Limits

  • Other Types of Exposure

• Hazardous Substance Labelling (Risk Phrases & Safety Phrases)

  • How will I know a chemical is dangerous

  • Hazard Labelling

  • Ten Hazard Categories

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment

• Where to get information

  • Regulatory Authorities

  • Treatment of Poisons

The Course, which includes general Health & Safety practice, provides approx. 3.5 hours of training usually in a single session.

LOCATION & DURATION

This half-day course is delivered on site at the participant’s place of work.  The programme can be delivered at a weekend if work requirements so demand.