Hazardous Chemical Handling

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.

Course Objectives

• Provide knowledge on Malaysian legal requirements related with chemical handling
• Provide knowledge on a proper method for chemical handling, storage and labelling
• Provide understanding on health effect due to exposure to chemicals
• Provide knowledge on the required protective measures for chemical handling
• Provide knowledge on chemical emergency response plan

Key Content

Module 1: Chemical

• Introduction of chemicals
• Forms and categories of chemicals
• Types of chemicals

Module 2: Legal Requirements

• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
• OSH (Classification, labelling and safety data sheet of hazardous chemicals) Regulation 2013
• OSH (Use and standards of exposure of chemicals hazardous to health) Regulation 2000
• EQ (Scheduled Waste) Regulation 2005

Module 3: Chemical Classification, Packaging and Labelling

• Chemical classification requirements
• Chemical packaging requirements
• Chemical labelling requirements

Module 4: Chemical Health Hazard

• Chemical route of entry
• Acute and chronic health effect
• Dermatitis
• Respiratory sensitization
• Carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic

Module 5: Exposure Control

• Chemical exposure limits
• Hierarchy of control
• Engineering control
• Administrative control
• Personal protective equipment

Module 6: Safe Storage and Handling of Chemicals

• Chemical storage requirements
• Incompatible chemicals
• Chemical handling requirements

Module 7: Emergency Handling

• Chemical spillage
• Chemical fire
• First aid for chemical emergency

Module 8: Practical

• Handling spillage control

Target Audience

• Managers, supervisors
• EHS Committee Member
• Chemical handlers
• Logistic personnel
• Emergency Response Team