Designed for those who wish to work in environments with hazardous substances, such as: manufacturing, healthcare, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.
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Who is this course designed for?
This course is for all employees, this 4 hour course is ideal for those who wish to work in environments with hazardous substances, such as: manufacturing, healthcare, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.
The candidates will learn about the legal requirements relating to hazardous substances, how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances, as well as the precautions and procedures required to ensure that the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled.
About the course
- Duration: Half Day
Format: Face-to-Face
Suitable for: 10-15 delegates.
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
The different forms that hazardous substances can take
Effects that may arise after exposure to hazardous substances
The different routes that hazardous substances can enter the body
How risk assessments reduce accidents and ill health at work
The five step process of risk assessment
The control hierarchy in relation to the safe use, handling, transporting, storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health
Information to refer to when identifying and using hazardous substances
Procedures for dealing with an incident involving hazardous substances
Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances in the workplace:
Employer duties
Employee duties
Consequences for non-compliance
Communicating safety information
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.