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This course aims to familarise organisations and participants with the legal requirements for dealing with hazardous substances
Nominal course duration
3-4 hours
Course content
- Labelling of containers of hazardous substances.
- MSDS for hazardous substances and how to access the MSDSs
- Degree of exposure and routes of entry of the hazardous substances into to the body.
- The risk assessment process and how the employee can contribute.
- The work practices and procedures to be followed in the use, handling, processing, storage, transportation, cleaning up and disposal of hazardous substances.
- The measures used to control exposure to hazardous substances.
- The proper use and fitting of personal protective equipment.
- Procedures to be followed in case of an emergency involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, including any special decontamination procedures to be followed.
- First aid and incident reporting procedures to be followed in case of injury or illness.
Certification
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Completion issued by AdvanceOHS. |
