Chemical Handling Training
The chemical handling training course can be tailored to meet the needs of any company, whether it is a high or low risk industry.
Who Is This Course Intended For?
This course is intended for workers who come into contact with chemicals in the workplace.
Course Objectives
When the course is complete, you will be able to:
- List routes of entry of chemicals into the body
- Identify health effects of chemicals
- Identify warning symbols. As well as reading product warning label
- Use an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
- Identify and use different types of available PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Scheduled Dates
This course is available only to private groups. This allows courses to be targeted towards your own companies requirements. Would you like to arrange a date for your company? To host this course please call 1850 315 415. Alternatively, you can fill in the form below and one of our Training team will be in touch.
Participants: Up to 10
Duration: Half a day
Assessment: MCQ Test
Certification: Occupli Training Certificate
Course Programme
- Legal Overview – Employer & Employee duties in current legislation.
- Routes of Entry of Chemicals – how chemicals can cause a negative affect. Specifically, depending on route of entry and dose. As well as the duration of exposure.
- Classification of Hazardous Substances – site-specific information, in relation to particular chemicals can be addressed in this section.
- Use of Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Types and the use of different PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Overview of Safe Systems of Work to include ‘Permit to Work’ & ‘Hot Work’ permits.
- Overview of Control Strategies in relation to the Handling of Chemicals
Would you like to learn more about Chemical Management? Visit the HSA website