Safe Chemical Handling

Course Description:

Employees use many different chemicals in the workplace to produce products and do their jobs. But these chemicals can often be hazardous to health and safety unless employees take proper precautions when handling them. This course explains the steps workers need to take to handle the chemicals they work with safely so they can prevent accidents, injuries, and illness.

This course is for all employees who work with hazardous chemicals.

Why “Safe Chemical Handling” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Recognize hazards associated with the chemicals they use
• Find safety and health information about these chemicals
• Identify required precautions for handling these chemicals safely
• Act quickly and appropriately in an emergency involving these chemicals

Key Points:

• Most materials can be hazardous in some way.
• You can avoid injuries and illness if you know how to safely handle all materials.
• Always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• Know what to do in the event of an emergency involving the hazardous/reactive materials.