Introduction

HAZMAT is an abbreviation commonly used for hazardous materials. The hazardous materials present in the work environment possess huge threats to the health and safety of workers. Exposure to such hazardous substances can make the employees prone to adverse short-term or long-term health impacts. Many industries use a variety of hazardous materials in the workplace. The extent of the impacts depends on the type of material they use. Every organization is committed to ensuring that its employees properly handle hazardous substances and stay safe when they come in contact with them.

This course is intended for creating awareness among those who have to handle hazardous materials as a part of their daily work activities. This course familiarizes the workers with the necessary knowledge and skills required for handling, shipping, transporting, and/or storing hazardous substances.

Also, this course highlights the risks and other consequences related to hazardous materials when working in the environment. By undergoing this training, the participants will be able to implement the necessary effective control measures in the hazardous material handling environment whenever required.

The course topics cover the below important aspects:

Regulations

Hazard Classes

Identifying hazardous material

Marking, labelling and placarding

Safety Information

PPE / Decontamination

Emergency Action

Who can take this Course

Supervisors

Employees

Contractors

Course Certification

Successful participation who passed the written and practical test will receive certificates on Safe Hazardous Material Handling.

Minimum Qualification

Ability to understand English unless the course is being agreed to be delivered in Clients required language.