This Working Safely with Chemicals online training course explores the different types of chemicals that may be found in the workplace, recognizing chemical hazards, reading labels and SDSs, handling and storing chemicals safely, using proper PPE, and responding effectively to spills and emergencies.
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online Working Safely with Chemicals course, the user will learn:
- About regulatory requirements for hazardous chemicals in the workplace
- To recognize the different types of chemical hazards, their routes of entry, and common short- and long-term health effects
- How to find safety information on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
- How to select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- About safe chemical handling and storage practices
- How to respond to chemical exposures and spills
Course Outline
This online Working Safely with Chemicals course is made up of the following sections:
- Regulatory Requirements
- Understanding Chemical Hazards
- Labels on Hazardous Products
- Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
- Pictograms on Labels and SDSs
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe Handling and Storage Practices
- Responding to Chemical Exposures
- Responding to Chemical Spills
Course Audience
This Working Safely with Chemicals online training course was designed for employees who work with or may be exposed to chemicals.
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| Course Language |
English |
| Length Range |
31 - 60 Minutes |
| Length (Hours) |
0.75 |
| Course Features |
Accessible, Audio, Mobile, Video |
| Module Number(s) |
42140EN |
