COURSE CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

MODULE 1

Forms and Classification of Hazardous Sustances

MODULE 2

Routes into the Body

MODULE 3

Sources of Information

MODULE 4

Occupational Exposure Limits

MODULE 5

Controlling Exposure

DURATION

1 DAY

ASSESSMENT

15-MINUTE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUSETIONNAIRE

OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED

Issue of the accompanying certificate indicates the candidate has achieved an overall grade of at least 70% and can:

Outline the main physical forms of hazardous substances:• Solid, liquid and gas.

Outline the key hazard categories used for hazardous substances:• Health effects, physical-chemical effects, environmental effects.

Outline how hazardous substance gain entry into the body• Inhalation, ingestion, absorption and injection.

Outline the sources and key features of information available on hazardous substances:• Product labels, material safety data sheets.

Outline how occupational exposure limits are applied in the workplace:• Long-term and short-term limits.

• Time-weighted averages.

• Methods of monitoring exposure.

Outline the control options:• Hierarchy of control.

• The uses and limitations of PPE and RPE.

Working Safely with ChemicalsCOURSE SUMMARY

COURSE AIM & TARGET AUDIENCE

This course provides an introduction to chemical safety, including an overview of different chemicals, how they can cause harm and how this harm can be reduced and controlled. It’s a perfect introduction for non-chemists who work with or near chemicals and those with new responsibilities involving chemicals at work.