Participants who have completed this course will be able to
Identify chemicals in the workplace
List procedures for chemical spill emergencies
Use equipment competently. Describe how to dispose of chemicals safely following clean-up
Follow precise decontamination procedures
Who should attend?
All relevant staff
Duration
1 Day
Maximum Number of Candidates
12 Per Trainer
Course Content
Role of Emergency response team
Review of chemical classifications and hazard labelling
Spill activation procedures and response priorities
Review of Personal Protective Equipment and clean-up materials
Hands-on familiarisation with equipment
Personal Protective Equipment donning exercises
Review of simple chemical identification tests
Practical chemical identification exercise
Spill clean-up and waste disposal procedures, e.g. acids and solvents
Student classroom exercise
Decontamination procedures
Practical chemical spill exercises
Written and practical examination
Certification
National Safety Centre Certificate of Attendance