Chemical handling
Aims
To introduce participants to the hazards, effects and controls required when handling chemicals. To enable participants to safely handle a variety of chemicals.
Outcomes
Understand the effects of a variety of chemical substances
Understand the classification of hazardous substances and their associated health risks
Understand the Routes of Entry into the Human Body
Understand the Human Body - 5 major functional systems within the human body
Understand the different types of Biological Hazards
Understand the importance of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Understand the stages of a COSHH assessment
Understand Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL's)
Understand the Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 2002 (CHIP 3)
Demonstrate and understand the need and use of chemical labeling and safety data sheets
Understand the Control Measures required under the COSHH Regulations
Types and use of Air Sampling techniques
Correctly select the appropriate PPE, including RPE, eye and body protection
Understand what to do in an emergency situation due a chemical spillage
Duration
1 Day
Pre-Requisits
None
Validity
At Company Discretion
Medical Required
No
Delegates
Minimum number 8 Maximum number 16