Which substances are dangerous and how do you recognise them?
WHAT DOES THIS RISKS OF CHEMICAL AGENTS TRAINING COVER?
You really don't have to work in a chemical company to come into contact with dangerous products or chemical agents.
Nowadays, you encounter chemical products everywhere. Besides 'well-known' chemical products such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or nitric acid (HNO3), there are also the hidden substances such as detergents or laundry products, certain glues, ammonia, degreasers or toilet cleaners.
In this training, you learn to recognise both the chemical substances and their symbols.
- Legislation and responsibilities
- Basic knowledge of hazardous products
- What are chemical substances
- Which agents are hazardous?
- Recognition and hazard symbols
- Risks of chemical agents
- How do these substances act?
- Practical assignment: go and look for the chemical agents in your company. Look for both good and bad examples!
Normec Praxis also offers the following relevant trainings: Basic toxicology training, Advanced toxicology: exposure modelling and exposure scenarios, and Ecotoxicology and risk analysis.
NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!
- Theoretical training with applied practical examples
- The training is adapted to the target group
- Operators working with chemical products
- Maintenance staff
- Employers, managers or prevention advisers
- Preferably based on your internal risk analysis and photo material
- Every participant receives a certificate of participation
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
“The employer ensures that the Committee and the workers concerned are provided with training and information on appropriate precautions to protect themselves and other workers at the workplace. This information:
Is provided in a manner appropriate to the outcome of the risk assessment: this may range from oral communication to individual instruction and training, supported by written information, depending on the nature and extent of the risk revealed by the assessment prescribed in the aforementioned provisions;
Is always adapted to changed circumstances” (Code, book VI, title 1).
Frequently asked questions
Which substances are dangerous?
Besides known chemicals such as sodium hydroxide or nitric acid, also hidden substances such as detergents, glues, ammonia, degreasers or toilet cleaners.
Who is the training for?
For operators working with chemical products, maintenance staff, employers, managers and prevention advisers.
Do I receive a certificate?
Every participant receives a certificate of participation.