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Further Information - Chemical Awareness Online Training

Description

Who is this course for?

This Chemical Awareness Online Training is suitable for personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the hazards and controls associated with chemicals in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an in depth few on the use, management and control of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and how to react in an emergency situation that has resulted from a chemical hazard.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an in depth view of industry best practice for working with chemicals, which will in turn, help keep those working with chemicals safe.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations
• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Rrestriction of Chemicals (REACH)
• United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
• EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation
• The GB CLP Regulation
• The Norwegian CLP Regulation, or
• The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)

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 80%.

Learning Objectives

  • Give an overview of the purpose of chemical use in the offshore industry and your responsibilities when working with chemicals
  • Describe the laws and regulations governing the use of chemicals in the workplace
  • Explain the importance of systematic HSE and risk assessment
  • Give an overview of chemical classifying and labelling systems
  • Outline the role a Safety Data Sheet plays in the risk assessment process
  • Give an overview of the information that may be contained on a Safety Data Sheet
  • Identify the different factors relevant for the exposure to chemicals
  • Give an overview of workplace exposure limits and health surveillance
  • Recognise and explain risk assessment terminology
  • Explain how to identify appropriate control measures based on the Hierarchy of Control
  • Describe personal responsibilities in the risk assessment process
  • Describe the correct handling of hazardous substances and the respective PPE
  • Identify the correct respiratory protection equipment for different use cases
  • Give an overview of the actions that should be taken in an emergency situation

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 80%.

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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