Irish Safety Centre (ISC) For Training, Consultancy & Auditing Chemical Safety Awareness 8 CPD points
Why ISC
The Irish Safety Centre is the leading Irish training provider of Safety Training, ISO Standards, EU and Irish Regulations, and other related training. Our practical, hands-on training creates long-lasting skills change in delegates and has helped us maintain over 87% client retention rate, all you need is to experience our training once.
From March 2025 all our training will be CPD accredited.
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Chemical Safety Awareness Training
€199
Delivery: Traditional Classroom
Duration: 1/2 Day
Certification: Irish Safety Centre
CPD Points: 4
Introduction:
It is essential that employees who work with or around hazardous chemicals have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle them safely and comply with relevant safety regulations. Proper chemical safety awareness helps prevent accidents, minimize exposure risks, and ensure a safe working environment.
Chemical Safety Awareness Training provides participants with the tools to identify chemical hazards, understand their potential effects, and implement appropriate control measures.
Employers are required to:
Employers are legally required under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Chemical Agents Regulations 2001 (as amended) to manage chemical safety risks and provide employees with suitable information, training, and equipment.
Who Should Attend?
Employees working with hazardous substances
Health and Safety Officers
Supervisors and Managers
Safety Representatives
Course Objectives:
The Chemical Safety Awareness Training equips delegates with the knowledge and skills to recognize chemical hazards, understand their impact, and adopt safe handling practices.
Upon completion of the course, delegates will be able to:
Understand the legal framework governing chemical safety.
Identify hazardous chemicals and their associated risks.
Interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labels.
Implement safe storage, handling, and disposal practices for chemicals.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency measures.
Theoretical component:
Overview of chemical safety legislation and responsibilities.
Classification of hazardous chemicals (physical, health, and environmental hazards).
Understanding chemical labeling systems (e.g., CLP, GHS).
Interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazard symbols.
Routes of exposure and health effects of chemical hazards.
Principles of chemical risk assessment and control measures.
Practical
Identify hazards from sample Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels.
Demonstrate proper chemical handling and storage techniques.
Select and use appropriate PPE for handling specific chemicals.
Respond to a simulated chemical spill or emergency scenario.
Chemical Safety Awareness Training
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