Course code:
Duration: 1 day
Trainees per class: 10
Certificate validity: 2 years
1. Course Overview
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to identify, assess and control chemical-related hazards during work activities. It focuses on safe chemical handling, understanding chemical safety information, selecting appropriate personal protective equipment and responding to chemical incidents.
2. Target Participants
Workers who handle or use chemicals in their duties.
Operations, maintenance, repair and industrial cleaning personnel.
Personnel responsible for chemical storage, transportation or management.
Work supervisors and safety personnel at plants, offshore installations and industrial facilities.
3. Course Outline
Identification of chemical hazards and associated risks.
Chemical classification and hazard label recognition.
Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Safety requirements for receiving, storing, transporting and using chemicals.
Measures to control chemical exposure.
Selection, inspection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Prevention of chemical leaks, spills and related incidents.
Procedures for responding to chemical exposure, releases and incidents.
Collection, segregation and disposal of chemical waste in accordance with applicable requirements.
Practical exercises on hazard identification and response to typical chemical incidents.
4. Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to identify chemical hazards, understand chemical safety information, implement appropriate preventive measures and handle chemicals in accordance with safe procedures. Participants will also gain basic knowledge for initial response to chemical incidents, helping protect workers’ health and the workplace environment.
5. Training Method
The course combines classroom instruction and practical exercises, focusing on chemical identification, SDS interpretation, use of personal protective equipment and response to chemical incident scenarios.
6. Duration and Certification
Course duration, assessment and certification are subject to the applicable training program and the requirements of the training provider.
7. Course Registration
Please contact SEPD for information on the training program, schedule and course arrangements.
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