Chemical Handling and Safety
Responsibilities
Safe Handling of Chemicals
3 Topics
Course Overview
Who Is Responsible For Safety?
Employers Responsibility
Understanding New GHS Chemical Warnings
1 Topic
Understanding New GHS Chemical Symbols & Warnings
Exposure
1 Topic
Exposure
Risk
3 Topics
Identifying Risks
Understanding Safety Data Sheets
Where to find Satefy Data Sheets
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
1 Topic
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Emergency and First Aid
2 Topics
Emergency Chemical Handling Injuries
Emergency Accidental Spills, Leaks & Containment
Correct Practice & Unsafe Practice
2 Topics
Correct Practice
Unsafe Practice
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Correct Practice
Chemical Handling and Safety
Correct Practice & Unsafe Practice
Correct Practice
When working with cleaning products or any chemicals, there are some basic safety steps we all must all adhere to.n
When using chemicals you ALWAYS:
1. Know what chemical product you are handlingn
2. Read the label and the product SDSn
3. Know what to do in an emergency
4. Wear the appropriate PPE, as shown on the SDSnn
5. Wash your hands after using cleaning productsn
6. Add product to water (NOT water to product) to avoid concentrated splashesnn
7. Store, dispense and dispose of chemicals safely and correctly in accordance with SDS and manufacturers instructionsnn
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