Safety Courses

Chemical Awareness Training

he course is designed to meet the requirements for employee safety under the:

• Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the
• Chemicals Act 2008.

Participants will be trained in:

• safe working practices with chemicals and
• work methods to implement in the event of a chemical spillage.

On completion they should be able to identify:

• physical health hazards associated when dealing with chemicals and
• the importance of using MSDS (material safety data sheets).
• P.E gear required while using a particular chemical.

On completion they will have knowledge of: 

• Legislation & employer / employee duties
• Classification of hazards when handling chemicals
• Warning symbols & relevant warning labels
• Contact with chemicals in the workplace
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Route of entry of chemicals
• System of work, permit to work & Hit works permit
• What to do in the event of a spillage, safe methods for clean-up of spillages to protect members of staff and the environment.
• Hazardous Chemicals Code
• ADR / RID KEMLAR Codes
• Hazards ID Numbers
• ID Signs
• Action to be taken in the event of a Chemical Spill
• Plan of Action
• Emergency Procedures
• ID of Company Chemicals
• Categories of Chemical Handling & Spillage

The course duration is ½ – 1 day depending on requirements and will be delivered at a chosen location

The number of learners attending is limited from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 20 persons. For larger groups, please arrange multiple group bookings with Sheqnetwork