Chemical Handling with REACH Regulation training course, to be delivered in Limerick as one-day public programme has been designed for non-specialist employees who as part of their everyday work need to be able to recognise, assess and protect themselves from chemical hazards in their workplace.It aims to ensure candidates can Identify and assess risks associated with the chemicals and use a Material Safety Data Sheet.

Our Chemical Handling with REACH Regulation training is also available for delivery as customised in-company programme at clients facilities nationwide in Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) is a new European system for regulating chemical safety that affects most businesses, even those who would normally not consider themselves involved with chemicals. It aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment through better identification of the properties of chemical substances, and at the same time, enhance the competitiveness of European industry by fostering innovation.

Pre-requirements

This course has been designed for non-specialist employees who need to be able to recognise, assess and protect themselves from chemical hazards at work.

Participants Study:

• Legislation
• Intro to Chemicals
• Safe Working Limits
• Fire Hazards
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Assessment
• MSDS and their Use
• PPE Usage / Limitations
• Control Measures
• REACH Regulations

Course Contents:

• Legislation with respect to the use of Chemicals
• Introduction to chemicals
• Health effects of chemicals
• Safe working limits
• Fire hazards
• EC Labelling identification/ Classification of hazardous substances
• Risk Assessment
• Warning signs
• Material Safety Data Sheets: How to effectively use them
• Control measures
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment, including its limitations
• How to deal with chemical spillages or emergencies
• Accident Prevention, Reporting
• REACH Regulations

At Course Completion:

• Identify various chemicals used in the workplace
• Understand the possible health effects
• Understand the meaning of various chemical warning signs/labels
• Use a material Safety Data Sheet
• Identify and assess risks associated with the chemicals
• Put in place the appropriate control measures available
• Be able to use PPE & understand the limitations of PPE