Health Safety and Environment · HSE-018
Chemical Safety and Hazardous Substances Management
Chemicals are used in almost every workplace, from laboratories and factories to cleaning and maintenance. Exposure can cause acute injuries, long-term illness, fires and…
- Duration5 days
- Next date16 - 20 Nov 2026
- Cities9 cities
- Fee from£2,840
Course overview
Why Attend
Chemicals are used in almost every workplace, from laboratories and factories to cleaning and maintenance. Exposure can cause acute injuries, long-term illness, fires and environmental harm.
This LLMI course explains chemical hazard classification, safety data sheets, exposure routes and limits, risk assessment for hazardous substances, control measures, storage and segregation, spill response and regulatory requirements including GHS labelling. Participants develop a chemical management programme.
The course is practical and applicable across industries.
Course Objectives
Understand chemical hazard classification and labelling
Interpret safety data sheets
Assess risks from hazardous substances
Select effective exposure controls
Store, handle and segregate chemicals safely
Manage spills, waste and regulatory compliance
Target Audience
HSE professionals
Laboratory managers
Production and maintenance supervisors
Warehouse managers
Procurement staff buying chemicals
Occupational health staff
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
SDS interpretation exercises
Risk assessment workshop
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Chemical Hazards
- Types of chemical hazards
- Exposure routes
- Acute and chronic effects
- Legal frameworks
- Chemical inventories
- Exercise: Inventory review
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2Day 2: Classification and Information
- GHS classification
- Labels and pictograms
- Safety data sheets
- Exposure limits
- Information for workers
- Workshop: SDS interpretation
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3Day 3: Risk Assessment and Control
- Assessing exposure
- Hierarchy of controls
- Local exhaust ventilation
- PPE selection
- Health surveillance
- Exercise: Chemical risk assessment
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4Day 4: Storage and Handling
- Storage principles
- Segregation
- Flammables and corrosives
- Transfer and dispensing
- Spill response
- Case study: Chemical incident
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5Day 5: Management Programme
- Chemical approval process
- Training
- Waste disposal
- Audits
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Chemical management plan
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