Chemical safety and hazard communication

Control chemical risks through hazard communication, safe handling and emergency response.

Chemicals are used in factories, laboratories, hospitals and cleaning work. This programme explains hazard symbols, labels and safety data sheets, and covers safe handling, storage, protective equipment and what to do in a spill or exposure.

Who it is for: Production, laboratory, cleaning and maintenance staff who use chemicals.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, across the UK and online.

What it covers

• Chemical hazards and exposure routes
• GHS labels and safety data sheets
• Storage, handling and PPE selection
• Spill response, first aid and reporting

Outcomes

• Staff read chemical labels and safety data sheets correctly.
• Chemicals are stored and handled more safely across the workplace.
• Teams follow a clear routine for responding to spills and exposures.

Modules

• Chemical hazards: Health hazards, Fire and reactivity, Routes of exposure
• Information: Hazard symbols, Labels, Safety data sheets
• Safe use: Handling, Storage, Protective equipment
• Emergencies: Spills, Exposure first response, Reporting

Tools and takeaways

• Hazard symbol card
• SDS reading guide
• Storage compatibility chart
• PPE selection guide
• Spill response steps

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