Health & Safety
Course Title: | Chemical Safety |
Description: | The aim of this course is to give trainees a good understanding of the how chemicals enter the body and how these routes of entry can be protected. It also deals with the Chemical Agents Regulations, Code of Practice for Chemical Agents and the Chemical Packaging and Labeling Regulations. |
Duration: | 2 Day(s) |
Maximum number of people: | Variable |
Course Content
•The routes of entry for chemicals into the body.•The Respiratory System
•Airborne chemicals.
•Particulates v Gas/vapour.
•Markings on masks
•Evaluating the suitability of filter masks for specific jobs.
•Negative and positive respiratory filtration systems
•Discuss some common respiratory hazards.
•The skin and how it works
•Skin damaged and protection
•How do chemicals get into the blood through the skin
•Irritant and Alergic Contact Dermatitis
•Gloves as Personal Protective Equipment
•Chemically resistant v Chemical proof
•Chemical warning symbols
•Safety and risk phrases
•Safety Data Sheet
•Reading chemical package labels
•Chemical Agents Regulations
•Chemicals and the Safety Statement
•personal protective equipment
•Chemical storage
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