This course is designed to give delegates an understanding of the main hazards and risks associated with chemicals, chemical categories, and sources of information and control strategies. The course will also cover current legislation relating to chemical and biological safety and correctly apply controls designed to minimize their exposure to these risks.

Course Outline:

• Legislation on chemicals

• Chemical types and forms

• Identification of chemical hazard (DOT, NFPA, HIMS)

• Control strategies

• Sources of information

• Biological hazards

• Chemical storage requirements

• Chemical contamination hazards

• Use of Material Safety Data Sheets and selection and use of personal protective equipment

• Hazard analysis of chemical handling

• Risk assessment strategies

Who should attend?

Chemical engineers, chemists and laboratory technicians and all workers at risk of exposure to Hazardous Substances at work to attend this training.