Chemical Handling Awareness

1.Target Group
This four-hour course is designed for those employees who are involved in chemical handling activities.

2.Delegate Pre-requisites
N/A

3.Physical and Stressful Demands
There are no physical and stressful demands in this course, however the delegates will be required to undergo medical screening by completing
appropriate medical screening form provided by QISC in order to ensure that the delegates are fit and well to participate fully.

4.Aims and Objectives
The aim of this course is to ensure that all delegates will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and precautions to be taken when handling
chemicals at work.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be aware of:
 Hazards and how to protect themselves
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

5.Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria
To be made aware of the following definitions:
 Employers responsibilities
 Chemical labelling
 F.A.C.T.O.R
 NFPA labelling
 Chemical Management
 Material Safety Data Sheets
 Safe System of Work
 Key stages of Risk Assessment
 Emergency Conditions
 Emergency Evacuation/Response

6.Delegate Performance Assessment / Certification / Validity
Delegate Performance Assessment: This is an awareness course and includes an observational written assessment.
Certification: QISC Approved Certification with Three years validity

7.Instructor and Delegate Ratio
1:20

8.Duration and Timing
Four hours

9.Venue
On client premises
or
Qatar International Safety Centre
Gate No. 9 building – 23 Street – 45
Salwa Industrial Area
Doha Qatar
PO Box 23651

10. For more information
Please contact us direct for availability & costs:
Email: training@madinagulf.com
Tel: +974 4450 1223
Fax: +974 4450 1220
www.qisc.net / www.madinagulf.com