Chemical Risk Assessment Training

Our chemical risk assessment training course will equip attendees with the necessary knowledge to be able to carry out Chemical Risk Assessments for their workplace

Duration: 1 Day

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Overview

This Chemical Risk Assessment Training course is intended for all employees involved in handling, storing or using chemicals as part of their duties in the workplace who are responsible for carrying out chemical risk assessments.

Our chemical safety training course will equip attendees with an understanding of how hazardous substances can harm health and will ensure those who work with chemicals be able to carry out a workplace chemical risk assessment.

Complete your course with LCE, and you’ll be able to ensure that your business complies with regulations.

Prerequisites: Attendees are required to have a working knowledge of workplace chemicals, including, but not limited to, experience of handling or working with workplace chemicals.

Course Modules

  • Understanding chemical hazards and chemical risk factors:
    • Duration and frequency of exposure
    • Quantities of exposure
    • Volatility
    • Occupational Exposure Limits
    • Existing controls:  Engineering/Administrative/PPE/Health Surveillance
  • Getting information from Safety Data Sheets
  • Overview of REACH/CLP/Chemical related legislation
  • Completing chemical risk assessment documentation

Course Outcomes

Upon completing this training course, a delegate should be able to:

  • Identify hazards associated with the use of chemicals
  • Have a basic understanding of health and safety legislation relating to the use of chemicals
  • Identify appropriate controls to progressively reduce risk to an acceptable level

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