WHO SHOULD DO THIS TRAINING?

This course should be done by all employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?

This course provides evidence that employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous chemical agents have been given awareness training on the dangers of their exposure and their safe use. Learners will understand the hazards associated with exposure to hazardous chemical agents and how to identify these. They will also understand the importance of air monitoring and surveillance and how to deal with hazardous chemical spillages in the workplace.

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BASIC COURSE CONTENTS

This course includes the following important aspects;

Introduction to hazardous chemical agents.

Understanding the different routes of entry of hazardous chemical agents.

Understanding working with hazardous chemical agents and the legal obligations of working with these.

Understanding how to conduct a risk assessment of hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Understanding how to implement an air monitoring program for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Understanding the importance of approved inspection authorities and their role in hazardous chemical agents exposure.

Understanding how to implement a medical surveillance program for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Understanding the importance of engineering controls for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Understanding the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) use for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Understanding the importance of training and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

Understanding how to contain and clean up hazardous chemical agent spills in the workplace.

Understanding the importance and consequences of non-compliance to legislation.

COURSE DETAILS

The course duration is approximately two (2) hours.

The course requires secure access via a username and password and can be accessed via PC or mobile phone.

The course programme includes a number of modules with a quiz at the end of each module to determine the competence of the learner.

BENEFITS OF THE TRAINING

At the end of the course learners who are determined to be competent will be able to:

Explain the different routes of entry of hazardous chemical agents.

Explain working with hazardous chemical agents and the legal obligations of working with these.

Explain how to conduct a risk assessment of hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Explain how to implement an air monitoring program for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Explain the importance of approved inspection authorities and their role in hazardous chemical agents exposure.

Explain how to implement a medical surveillance program for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Explain the importance of engineering controls for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Explain the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) use for hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.

Explain the importance of training and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

Explain how to contain and clean up hazardous chemical agent spills in the workplace.

Explain the importance and consequences of non-compliance to legislation.

TRAINING OUTCOME

Successful attendees will receive an electronic certificate of competence, valid for a period of 12 months.