Overview
A specialized program for personnel working with toxic, corrosive, reactive, oxidizing, flammable or otherwise hazardous chemicals.
Key topics
- Understanding chemical hazards
- Classification of hazardous chemicals
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Chemical labels and hazard communication
- Chemical compatibility and segregation
- Safe chemical storage
- Safe transfer and handling procedures
- Toxic exposure routes and health hazards
- Flammable and reactive chemical hazards
- Chemical containers, drums and intermediate bulk containers
- Selection and use of PPE
- Ventilation and exposure control
- Chemical spill prevention and response
- Emergency showers and eyewash facilities
- Chemical fire and emergency response
- Chemical waste management
- Incident case studies and lessons learned
Recommended for
Chemical plant personnel, laboratory staff, warehouse personnel, production operators, engineers, supervisors, HSE professionals and emergency responders.
