Duration
1 day
INTRODUCTION
This training is suitable for all chemical handlers where participants will be provided with a very comprehensive explanation on all aspects related with safety in chemical handling, starting from receiving chemical for operational use until final disposal of chemical waste.
Based on the USECHH Regulations, it is mandatory for every organization to conduct chemical safety training for all chemical handlers at least once in every 2 years.
LEARNING OUTCOMES / BENEFITS
After completing the training, you should be able to:
- To provide knowledge on Malaysian legal requirements related with chemical handling
- To provide knowledge on a proper method for chemical handling, storage and labeling.
- To provide understanding on health effect due to exposure to chemicals
- To provide knowledge on the required protective measures for chemical handling (such as PPE)
- To provide knowledge on chemical emergency response plan.
KEY CONTENTS
MODULE 1: CHEMICAL
- Introduction to Chemicals
- Forms & Categories of Chemicals
- Types of Chemicals
MODULE 2: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994
- OSH (Classification, Labelling & Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulation 2013
- OSH (Use & standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulation 2000.
- EQ (Scheduled Waste) Regulation 2005
MODULE 3: CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION, PACKAGING & LABELLING
- Chemical Classification Requirements
- Chemical Packaging Requirements
- Chemical Labelling Requirements
- Exercise: Chemical Labelling At Workplace
MODULE 5: CHEMICAL HEALTH HAZARD
- Chemical Route of Entry
- Acute & Chronic Health Effect
- Dermatitis
- Respiratory Sensitization
- Carcinogenic, Mutagenic & Teratogenic
MODULE 6: EXPOSURE CONTROL
- Chemical Exposure Limits
- Hierarchy of Control
- Engineering Control
- Administrative Control
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
MODULE 7: SDS UNDERSTANDING
- Overview of Safety Data Sheet
- Content of Safety Data Sheet
- Term Commonly Used in SDS
- Extracting SDS information into Chemical Register
- Activity: Extract SDS into Chemical Register
MODULE 8: SAFE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF CHEMICALS
- Chemical Storage Requirements
- Incompatible Chemicals
- Chemical Handling Requirements
MODULE 9: EMERGENCY HANDLING
- Chemical Spillage
- Chemical Fire
- First Aid for Chemical Emergency
MODULE 10: PRACTICAL
- Handling Spillage Control
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Managers, Supervisors
- EHS Committee Member
- Chemical Handlers
- Logistic Personnel
- ERT Team
METHODOLOGY
- Classroom lecture
- Video Presentation
- Group workshop
- Chemical Spill Handling (Practical)
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.