CEH - Chemical and Environmental Hazards

Duration

One Day

Overview

Hazardous Chemicals, Noise, Housekeeping and Legislation and Safe Work Procedures

1. Hazardous Chemicals

  • What are hazardous chemicals?
  • Health Hazards
  • Physical Hazards
  • Carcinogens
  • What is Environmental Care?

2. Housekeeping and Legislation

  • Definition of Housekeeping
  • Legislation
  • General duties of Employers
  • General duties of Employees

3. Hazard and Risk

  • Hazards and risks
  • Practical measures to control hazards
  • Controlling workplace hazards
  • Preventing Chemical spills
  • Confining a spill and implementing clean up
  • Spill procedures
  • Safety precautions
  • Spill Kits
  • Clean up and Containment
  • Waste Disposal
  • Emergencies

4. Safe Working Procedure

  • Gas Cylinders
  • Solvents and flammable liquids
  • Transporting flammable liquids
  • Oxygen and Acetylene
  • Propane
  • Propane and temporary heat
  • Asbestos
  • Diesel
  • Dust
  • Noise and hearing protection
  • Welding Fumes (Vapours and Gases)
  • Hydrogen
  • Acetone and Resin