Hazardous Materials Course Description: This course we will look at the basic principal of Hazmat, The hazards it present in the workplace and the main measures that should be taken to minimize those hazards and the considered measures for the prevention at Hazardous Material and for the safe evacuation of premises.
This course was developed using the OSHA 49 CFR Hazmat Requirements and regulation to protecting the people from Hazardous Material. In addition to the topics outlined below, this course also covers the proper use of, and various types of Hazardous Material related equipment, proper storage of Hazardous Material.
Who Should Attend? All employees, supervisors, managers, safety officers and engineers who have the responsibilities of the work place.
Benefits of the Course: At the end of this course, participants should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations, In particular they should be able to:
Describe the legal standards & regulations of Hazmat.
Describe the principles of Hazmat initiation, classification;
Outline the principles of Hazmat assessment;
Describe the basic principles of Hazmat risk prevention;
Identify the hazards at workplace and appropriate equipment needed;
Outline the factors which should be considered when implementing a successful evacuation of workplace in the event of an emergency.