Hazardous Chemical Substance Handling

The training will provide insight into receiving, handling and storage of hazardous chemicals safely in a processing environment.

Curriculum:

• Preparations For Receiving Hazardous Chemical Substances
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE).    
  • Safety equipment and accessories necessary.    
  • Need to ensure equipment is clean, operational and fit for purpose.    
  • Ensuring work environment is clean and free from potential hazards to personnel, product, plant and environment.    
  • Communication and referencing the relevant personnel.    
• Receiving And Checking Chemicals
  • Checking of packaging.    
  • Matching condition of chemicals to specifications.    
  • Quarantining chemicals according to MSDS`s and procedures for returning compromised ones.    
  • Matching quantities to documents requirements.    
  • Noting deviances.    
• Handling Chemicals Safely
  • Maximizing operator and product safety in accordance with standard operating procedures.    
  • Using chemicals in compliance with their intended purpose and usage instructions.    
  • Keeping minimum wastage and handling spillages.    
• Storing Hazardous Chemicals For Production Requirements
  • Aligning storage with safety legislation and standard operating procedures, and storage space used in accordance with company stock holding policies.    
  • Labelling and coding in stored chemicals.    
  • Ensuring documentation related to storage is complete and accurate.    
  • Incorrect chemical storage and its impact on housekeeping, downtime, safety and quality.    
• Course Notes
  • Relevant aspects of handling chemicals safely and keeping wastage and spillage to a minimum to prevent exposing personnel and plant to a hazard.