Safety Management (UK)
Holme Suite,
Clawthorpe Hall
Business Centre,
Burton in Kendal
LA6 1NU
Tel: +44 (0)1524 784356
Email Us
Course Introduction
Management of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous substances are a part of our everyday working life and on high risk sites such as the oil, gas and chemical industry present. Understanding, managing and dealing with substances in the workplace has become a safety critical issue that requires individuals to be trained to a level of competence, allowing them to operate in the job role safely and effectively.
Who should attend?
This course is essential to all personnel who have or may have responsibility in the management and use of hazardous materials and substances. As a four day training programme will involve a combination of formal lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, practical assessments and written exercises. Attendees are not required to have any practical experience of hazardous materials or dealing with them.
Programme SummaryThis practical hazardous materials programme will provide attendees with a sound understanding, and a practical application of managing, working and dealing with hazardous materials on a regular basis, from substance recognition to storage, handling, safety equipment and emergency arrangements.
Course Outline
Day One:
- Introductions, programme aims and objectives.
- Classification of hazardous materials
- Assessing the risks
Day Two:
- Storage and ventilation of hazardous materials
- Protective clothing and associated safety equipment
- Safety equipment practical exercise
- Control measures available
Day Three:
- Occupational health
- Anatomy
- Health
- Physiology
- Toxicology
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Dealing with spillages and contamination including decontamination
- Practical decontamination exercise
Day Four:
- Hazardous materials emergency arrangements
- Oil/gas industry case study
- Written confirmation exercise
If you don’t see the exact course you require, or would prefer a different length, we can arrange bespoke training to suit your needs.
Please use our Contact Form so we can advise you on the best course of action. Alternatively you can Email Us or call +44 (0)1524 784356
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Safety Management (UK)
Holme Suite, Clawthorpe Hall Business Centre, Burton in Kendal LA6 1NU
Tel: +44 (0)1524 784356

