Course Overview

The Chemical Management course provides participants with essential knowledge and skills to safely handle, store, and manage chemicals in the workplace.

What You'll Learn in This Course:

• Chemical Hazards : Understanding the potential hazards associated with chemicals, including physical hazards (flammability, reactivity), health hazards (toxicity, carcinogenicity), and environmental hazards (pollution, contamination).
• Chemical Classification and Labeling : Learning how chemicals are classified and labeled according to global harmonized systems (GHS), including understanding safety data sheets (SDS) and hazard communication requirements.
• Risk Assessment : Understanding the process of assessing and managing risks associated with chemical handling, including hazard identification, exposure assessment, and risk control measures.
• Safe Handling Procedures : Training in safe handling practices for chemicals, including proper techniques for mixing, diluting, transferring, and disposing of chemicals, as well as using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Storage and Containment : Learning how to safely store chemicals to prevent spills, leaks, and accidents, including proper labeling, segregation, and storage in compatible containers and cabinets.
• Emergency Response : Understanding emergency response procedures in the event of chemical spills, leaks, or exposures, including protocols for evacuating the area, containing the spill, and providing first aid to affected individuals.
• Regulatory Compliance : Familiarization with relevant safety regulations, standards, and best practices governing chemical management in the workplace, including OSHA regulations, environmental regulations, and industry-specific guidelines.

By completing the Chemical Management course, participants gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely handle, store, and manage chemicals in the workplace, reducing the risk of accidents, injuries, and environmental harm. This training is essential for employees, supervisors, safety officers, and managers involved in chemical handling and management in various industries.