Chemical Awareness Training
Think Safety is an approved Training Centre
What does the course entail?
Chemical awareness training is designed to educate workers about the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in the workplace. The goal is to minimize the risks associated with chemical exposure, spills, or accidents. It ensures that employees understand the potential hazards and know how to work safely with chemicals to protect themselves, coworkers, and the environment.
Key Topics Covered in Chemical Awareness Training:
Types of Chemicals
Identification and classification of chemicals (e.g., flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.)
Understanding chemical symbols and labels (e.g., GHS labels)
Chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to read and interpret SDS to understand hazards, safe handling practices, and emergency measures
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selection and use of appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, goggles, respirators)
Safe Handling and Storage Practices
Guidelines for storing chemicals safely, including segregation of incompatible substances
Proper labeling and dating of chemical containers
Chemical Spill Response and Emergency Procedures
Steps to take in case of a chemical spill or leak
Evacuation procedures and use of emergency equipment like eyewash stations and showers
Health Hazards and First Aid
Potential health effects of chemical exposure (e.g., skin contact, inhalation, ingestion)
First aid responses for exposure to hazardous chemicals
Waste Disposal
Proper methods for disposing of chemicals according to regulations
Regulatory Requirements and Compliance
Overview of relevant safety regulations
Participants will be issued with a three year certificate of attendance from Think Safety.
What does the course entail?
Chemical awareness training is designed to educate workers about the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in the workplace. The goal is to minimize the risks associated with chemical exposure, spills, or accidents. It ensures that employees understand the potential hazards and know how to work safely with chemicals to protect themselves, coworkers, and the environment.
Key Topics Covered in Chemical Awareness Training:
Types of Chemicals
Identification and classification of chemicals (e.g., flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.)
Understanding chemical symbols and labels (e.g., GHS labels)
Chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to read and interpret SDS to understand hazards, safe handling practices, and emergency measures
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selection and use of appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, goggles, respirators)
Safe Handling and Storage Practices
Guidelines for storing chemicals safely, including segregation of incompatible substances
Proper labeling and dating of chemical containers
Chemical Spill Response and Emergency Procedures
Steps to take in case of a chemical spill or leak
Evacuation procedures and use of emergency equipment like eyewash stations and showers
Health Hazards and First Aid
Potential health effects of chemical exposure (e.g., skin contact, inhalation, ingestion)
First aid responses for exposure to hazardous chemicals
Waste Disposal
Proper methods for disposing of chemicals according to regulations
Regulatory Requirements and Compliance
Overview of relevant safety regulations
Participants will be issued with a three year certificate of attendance from Think Safety.
