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Chemical Handling |
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Chemical HandlingProgramme IntroductionHazardous chemicals are very common in a lot of industries. All employees who handle chemicals should be trained to know the hazards and how to protect themselves from exposure.
Programme ObjectivesProvide participants with the knowledge and skills to: Recognise where chemical hazards are present Understand the information provided on labels Choose appropriate personal protective equipment Use and store chemicals in a safe manner Programme Duration 1 Day (6 hours approximately) Programme Content– Introduction to chemicals – The ten commandments for the safe use of chemicals – Environmental impact of chemical usage / waste disposal – Storage and segregation – Labelling – Chemcial classes – Hazarduos associated with each class of chemicals: emphasis on chemicals used in place of work e.g. Corrosive, flammable, toxic, etc. – Fire classification – Fire fighting measueres / use of fire extinguishers – Basic first aid for chemical exposure – Materail safety data sheets (msds sheets) – Spill kits – Dangers of tank cleaning: causes of imploding – Chemical spillage clean up – Transportation |