Course Content:
· Introduction to Hazardous Materials
· Requirements of regulations
· COSHH assessments
· Classes of Hazardous substances
· Contents, Location and availability of MSDS’s
· Hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
· Routes of entry into human.
· Method to detect
· Labeling and marking of Hazardous chemicals
· Video on Hazardous chemical spills
· Physical and health hazards
· Measures for personal protection
· Details, training of the written Hazcom plan.
· Safe storage and handling of chemicals.
· Safe use of spill kits
· Hazardous Materials Containers and Packaging
· Hazardous Materials Handling and Moving
· Command, Safety, Incident/ Scene Control When Incidents Occur
Standards:
· OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
· United Nations Classifications