Chemical and Hazardous Material Handling

OVERVIEW A hazardous material is a material which is capable of producing harmful physical or health effects. Harmful physical effects include fire, sudden release of pressure, explosion, and other violent reactions. Harmful health effects include acute conditions and chronic conditions. Acute conditions develop soon after over-exposure to hazardous materials and include burns, rashes, respiratory distress, convulsions, and possibly even death. Chronic conditions develop after long term exposure to hazardous materials and include cancers, nervous system disorders, and damage to other organ systems. OBJECTIVE

• How to safe and proper storage and handling of Hazardous Materials
• How to manage spill and waste handling
• Absorption, inhalation, and ingestion risks
• MSDS and Labelling
• Proper procedures
• Using protective equipment
• Physical and health hazards
• Irritants, sensitizers, asphyxiants and carcinogen

OUTLINE

1. Basic Rules for Safe Chemical Handling
2. Physical Properties of Chemicals
3. General Concepts of Toxicology
4. Chemical Storage Requirements
5. Physical Hazards
6. Flammables/Combustibles/Explosives/Oxidizers
7. Toxic Substances and Carcinogens
8. Acute and Chronic health effects
9. Labels and MSDSs
10. Basic First Aid for Injuries Caused by Chemicals
11. Emergency Response
12. Contaminated Employee
13. Clean-Up Of Spills
14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
15. Do’s and Dont’s of Working with Hazardous Materials
16. Classification of a Hazardous Material
17. Disposal of Hazardous Materials
18. Incompatible Materials

TRAINING METHOD Pre test Presentation Discussion Case Study Post test Evaluation FACILITY Training Kit Hand out Certificate Lunch + 2x Coffee Break Souvenir