Dangerous Goods Handling

Course contents:

Chapter 1:

• Regulations for Hazardous Chemicals

• Key Responsibilities

• Good Stores

• Warehouse Controller

• Warehouse Technology

• Warehouse Racking

• Warehouse Block Storage

• Use of Fork-trucks

• Use of Pallets

Chapter 2:

• Use of Pallets

• Injuries arising from manual handling

• Exposure to HCS

• Mixed Exposures

Chapter 3:

• Mixed Exposures

• Duties of persons exposed to HCS

• Assessment of possible exposure

• Monitoring exposure

• Medical Surveillance

• Handling HCS

• Personal Protective Equipment and Facilities

• Prohibitions

Chapter 4:

• Environmental Policies

• Legislation

• Lighting

• Rehabilitation of a Spill Sight

Chapter 5:

• Handling of HCS

• Stress on the Employee

• Physical Activities

• Risk Factors

• Heavy Dynamic Exertion

Chapter 6:

• Basic Tools in Manual Handling

• Pumps

• Containers

• Basic Tools

Chapter 7:

• Emergency Procedures

• Chemical Fires

• State of Readiness

• Fire Routine Drills

• First-aid