4. Chemical Handling Safely for Warehouse Personnel

COURSE OUTLINE OF: Chemical Handling Safely for Warehouse Personnel
 
Course Duration:  16hrs

Training Methods:    Class Room / Notes  / Videos /  Post Test Assessment Practical

Who Should Attend:    All Warehouse Personnel who handle Chemicals

Conducted by:  Mr RA-VR

Items needed for the practical exercise:    2 Full set of PPE available for the worse chemical Hazard present in the company; A clean 20 liter drum filled with clean H2O. Chemical spillage control kit, SW410 disposal waste bags.
An area where there is Emergency Shower for the Exercise;  2 Set of Beach Towels; All the participants should bring spare clothing for the 2nd Day  of 16hrs
 
PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE;
The purpose of this program is to Educate the participants with brief information on the;
 Regulations relevant to chemical handling;
Safe handling of Chemicals and Storage and Emergencies Resulting from chemical usage.
 
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify types of chemical and methods of handling;
• Identify the legislations governing the use of Chemicals.
• Understand the potential hazards of chemicals and control methods
• Read labels of chemical containers and also read SDS.
• Use the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• And Handle Chemical Spillage

Course Contents
Day 1    9 am

1. General Safety
   1. Causes of Accidents
      • Unsafe Condition
      • Unsafe Acts
2. Chemical

1. Chemical Description
2. Exposure (Mode of Entry)
3. Effects of Hazardous Chemical on Environment and Humans
4. Legal with regards to Chemical Handling.
   • Responsibilities
     • Employer Responsibility
     • Employee Responsibility

1. CLASS 2013 Regulation
   • Classification of Chemical; Packaging Requirement; Labelling Requirement; Safety Data Sheet Requirements
   • Chemical Classification;

Physical Hazard; Health Hazard; Environmental hazards
End of Day 1 --- 5 pm
 
Day 2     9 am

1. USECHH Regulation
   • Chemical Register
   • Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA)
   • Chemical Monitoring
   • Safety Data Sheet
     
2. Chemical Safety Management (Warehouse)
   • Receiving; Storage; Transportation;
   • Warning Signs
   • PPE
3. CHEMICAL EMERGENCY at Warehouse.

• Chemical Release into the Environment
• Chemical Spillage

• Actions to be taken by Worker Involved with Spillage or Witness
  
• Actions to be Taken by Emergency Respond Team
• Practical Chemical Spillage Control Exercise.

End of Day 2    ------ 5 pm