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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Unsafe Practice
Chemical Handling and Safety
Correct Practice & Unsafe Practice
Unsafe Practice
When working with cleaning products or any chemicals, there are some basic safety steps we must all take.
They include NEVER:n
1. Using chemicals from unlabelled containers;nn
2. Storing chemicals in unlabelled containers;nn
3. Storing chemicals at high temperatures (refer to SDS);nn
4. Never mix chemicals;nn
5. Inhaling or ingesting chemicals - e.g. do not sniff at chemicals to try to determine what it is. If it isn't labelled, do not use it;n
6. Allowing contact with skin or eyes.nn
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