This comprehensive training course is designed for employees working with water treatment chemicals. It provides essential information, training, and instruction to ensure safe and compliant handling of hazardous substances.
Objectives:
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with working with hazardous substances.
- Comply with workplace exposure limits and monitoring requirements.
- Access and utilise safety data sheets effectively.
- Communicate and manage risks when on site.
Course content:
- Importance of Safety: Understanding the significance of proper handling and safety measures.
- Risk Assessment Overview: How risk assessments are conducted and their importance.
- Employee Responsibilities: What the risk assessment means for employees.
- Workplace Exposure Limits: Explanation of limits and how to stay within safe ranges.
- Identifying Hazards: Recognizing different types of hazards (corrosive, toxic, flammable, etc.).
- Managing Risks: Implementing control measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Selecting and Wearing Appropriate PPE: Recognizing the critical role of choosing and using the right personal protective equipment for each specific hazard.
- Interpreting Chemical Drum Labels: Learning how to read and understand the information on chemical drum labels to ensure safe handling and storage.
- Spill Management: Steps to take in case of a chemical spill.
- Accessing SDS: How to interpret safety data sheets.
- Using SDS: Applying information from SDS to ensure safe handling and emergency response.
- Training Records: Importance of maintaining basic training records.
- Compliance with Regulations: Overview of key regulations and how to stay compliant.
Conclusion:
By completing this training, employees will be well-equipped to handle hazardous substances safely and comply with COSHH regulations, ensuring a safer workplace for all. For more information or to enrol your team, contact B & V Chemicals today.
