Introduction

This comprehensive training equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to safely manage chemical spills in the workplace. It focuses on hazard recognition, proper response procedures, effective use of spill containment tools, and safe decontamination and disposal practices. Participants will gain confidence in taking immediate and appropriate action in the event of a chemical spill.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Supervisors
• Operators and Technicians
• Laboratory Personnel
• Maintenance Staff
• Any employee who handles or works in proximity to hazardous chemicals

Whether you work in manufacturing, laboratories, industrial sites, or maintenance roles, this course will help ensure you respond effectively to chemical spill incidents.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Identify different types of chemicals and associated workplace hazards
• Understand chemical hazard classifications and labelling systems
• Follow proper chemical spill emergency response procedures
• Select and use appropriate spill control and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform decontamination and chemical waste disposal procedures safely
• Participate effectively as part of an Emergency Response Team

Course Content

• Hazardous Chemical Storage Principles: Best Practices and Compliance
• Chemical Warehouse Design and Compatibility Chart Concept
• Handling and Responding to Hazardous Chemicals During a Spill
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Chemical Products (ISO 11014:2009)
• Chemical Spills Hazards and Risk Assessment
• Global Harmonization System (GHS)
• Waste Handling and Disposal Protocols

Delivery Method

This course includes interactive lectures, hands-on equipment training, group activities, and live spill response simulations for a highly engaging and practical learning experience.

Certification:

All attendees who successfully complete the training will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, acknowledging their knowledge in Chemical Spill Training accredited by ASSP CEU 1.2