| Course title |
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
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| Course duration |
I day, delivered on site
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| Awarding body |
The safety at work agency
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| Course Aims |
To comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Regulations applicable to working with hazardous
substances in the work place and to provide delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge to
identify, assess and work safely, efficiently and effectively with substances hazardous to health.
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| Course Outcome |
At the end of the workshop the delegates will be able to understand the practical requirements of
working with hazardous substances, assess and organise their safe storage, use and control, thus
minimising the risk to health and safety in the workplace.
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| Course Cost |
£850 per course, delivered on site
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| Maximum Delegates |
12 delegates per course
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| Contents |
Introduction.
- Health and Safety At Work etc Regulations 1974. and other relevant legislation and HSE Prosecutions.
- Definitions.
Methods of Identification.
- Pictograms and illustrations.
- Manufacturers packaging information and data sheets.
- Risk assessment.
Risk Assessment in the use of Hazardous Substances.
- Applicability to the task required.
- Identification of less hazardous alternatives.
- Mixing substances.
- Safety precautions including water and ventilation systems.
- Presence of antidotes and neutralising agents.
- Use of personal protective equipment.
- Use of manufacturers data sheets.
- Other emergency procedures.
Safe disposal of waste or used substances.
- Execution of the Task.
- The working environment.
- Signs and barriers.
- Use of personal protective clothing.
- Adherence to procedures.
- Disposal of waste and personal hygiene.
Storage of substances hazardous to health.
- Application records and registers.
- Manufacturers recommendations.
- Segregated storage requirements.
- Emergency procedures.
Occupational Health Issues and Corrective Measures.
- Dermatological and respiratory issues.
- Open wounds and emergency treatments.
- Fatigue and stress.
Provision of information and Questions and answers.
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| Contact |
NHS Trust Training
Tel: 01628 686886
Fax 01628 686880
Email:
NHS@health-safety-risk.com
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