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Further Information - Introduction to Safety Data Sheets (Maritime) Training

Description

Who is the course for?

This Introduction to Safety Data Sheets (Maritime) Training course is suitable for all Maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and how to use them.

How will the course benefit my company?

By increasing personnel’s awareness of the safe use and storage of hazardous substances.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and MARPOL Annex III

• The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

• International Air transport Association (IATA), and

• Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (CDG)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Learning Objectives

Section One: Introduction

• Give an overview of what a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is used for

• Outline the responsibility of the manufacturer regarding an SDS

• Explain when an SDS should be provided

• Explain the duty of shipowners and employers in relation to Safety Data Sheets

• Give an overview of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• Explain the REACH Regulation

• Give an overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• Outline the role of an SDS in a risk assessment


Section Two: Safety Data Sheet Information

• Recognise the layout of an SDS

• Give an overview of the identification information contained in an SDS

• Give an overview of the hazard identification information

• Give an overview of the composition and data information

• Give an overview of the first aid information

• Give an overview of the fire-fighting information

• Give an overview of the accidental release information

• Give an overview of the storage and handling of information

• Give an overview of the exposure control information

• Give an overview of the physical and chemical properties information

• Give an overview of the stability and reactivity information

• Give an overview of the toxicological information

• Give an overview of the environmental information

• Give an overview of the transport information

• Give an overview of the regulatory information

• Outline the supplementary information that may be present in an SDS

Assessment

End of course assessment with a 70% pass mark.

System Requirements

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones

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