HAZMAT Training

HAZMAT Training

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO COSHH

  • Introduction
  • Chemicals in the Workplace
  • Employer's Responsibility
  • Employee's Responsibility

MODULE 2: HAZARDS AND RISKS IN THE WORKPLACE

  • The Hazards
  • The Effects
  • Identify Hazards (Risk Assessment)
  • Assess Exposure (Risk Assessment)

DURATION

2-4 Hour

REWARD

Successful completion of the training will result in the award of dangerous goods handling training certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

Intended for all employees who deal with handling, transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals.

OBJECTIVES

Individual post assessment shall be done after the session

MODULE 3: LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORKPLACE ROLES

  • Symbols and Classification
  • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
    • Physical & Chemical Properties
    • Fire Fighting Measures
    • Exposure Controls
    • Toxicological Information
    • Ecological Information
    • Disposal Considerations
    • Transport Information

MODULE 4: PREVENTION AND SAFETY MEASURES

  • Common First Aid Measures
  • Common Accidental Release Measures
  • Safe Handling & Storage
  • Personal Protection (PPE)

MODULE 5: RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES

  • Risk Assessment for Chemical Handling at the Workplace
    • Risk Analysis
    • Control Measures
    • Monitoring and Review

MODULE 6: SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT)

  • Handling and Transportation
    • Safely Operate the HAZMAT Vehicle
    • Articulate the Precise Skills and Duties Involved in Transporting Hazardous Materials
    • Effectively Respond to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and Inform Emergency Departments
    • Communicate Appropriately with Fellow Road Users
    • Conduct Pre-trip and Post-trip Inspections of the HAZMAT Vehicle
    • Utilize Defensive Driving Techniques
    • Comply with Regulatory Requirements and Company Policies

MODULE 7: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND SPILL MANAGEMENT

  • Spill Containment and Cleanup
  • Emergency Evacuation and First Aid for Chemical Incidents

MODULE 8: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

  • Environmental Considerations