This course is designed to train participants how to handle chemicals safely. Non-specialist staffs that need to recognise, assess and protect themselves from chemical hazards in the workplace.

Course content:

• 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
• Introduction to chemicals
• Routes of entry into the body
• Health effects
• Classification of hazardous substances
• Warning signs
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Control of hazards
• Personnel Protective Equipment

On successful completion of the course and assessment, participants are awarded with certification of attendance.

Course Duration:

0.5 days

Class size:

The maximum number of participants is 10.

Requirements:

Attendees must have a good understanding of English or be accompanied by an interpreter.