Safe Working with Chemicals (Brewery)

Learner Outcomes

The aim of the training is that afterwards the delegate will better understand the risks of working with chemicals, understand their responsibilities and be less likely to have an accident that causes injury to themselves or to a workmate. After the training the delegate will be able to:

List their responsibilities under COSHH

List PPE that may be required to be worn

Identify the classification of a chemical from the label

List the first aid procedures for chemical accidents

List the procedure for handling a spillage

List the good practices for storage, handling and dispense of chemicals

Course Content

The course has been created by senior teams that have completed all modules of Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

The course covers:

The responsibilities for safety including the requirements under COSHH.

The system of classification of chemicals and how the label information can be interpreted.

What to do if an accident occurs; covering first aid and spillage advice.

Good practice for the storage, handling and dispense of chemicals.

Course Arrangements

This is taken by an individual learner at work or at home in a suitable environment that is not distracting to the delegate.

For Holchem customers this is available free of charge to operatives / colleagues who routinely use the full range of cleaning products on site; i.e. Cleaning Operatives.

For non Holchem customers this available at £25 per licence.

The learner is continuously assessed, by questioning, during the course.

Upon successful completion of the course a Personal Certificate is awarded.

Delegates

An understanding of spoken and written English is required.