Start Date: 6 Sep, 2026
End Date: 10 Sep, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Overall Description:
This course is designed for forward-thinking professionals who understand that a robust safety framework is a direct driver of business continuity, reputation, and profitability. We will move beyond traditional hazard identification to provide a holistic, proactive methodology for assessing and mitigating chemical risks. By integrating practical, hands-on techniques with a strategic mindset, this program will equip you with the skills to not only meet regulatory requirements but also to create a world-class safety culture that protects your most valuable assets: your people and your organization's future.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand and apply key regulatory frameworks governing chemical safety to ensure full compliance.
- Systematically conduct a chemical risk assessment, from initial hazard identification to final risk evaluation.
- Implement effective control measures using the Hierarchy of Controls to minimize worker exposure.
- Develop a proactive safety culture that encourages continuous improvement and employee participation.
- Accurately document and communicate risk assessment findings to all relevant stakeholders.
Course Outline (Content):
- Foundations of Chemical Risk Management
- The business case for proactive chemical risk assessment.
- Understanding the difference between chemical hazards and risks.
- Navigating global and local regulatory standards (e.g., COSHH, OSHA).
- The Step-by-Step Risk Assessment Process
- Phase 1: Hazard Identification - Using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other resources to identify chemical properties.
- Phase 2: Exposure Assessment - Analyzing how workers might be exposed to chemicals and through which pathways.
- Phase 3: Risk Evaluation - Determining the level of risk based on the severity of the hazard and the likelihood of exposure.
- Implementing and Monitoring Risk Control
- Applying the Hierarchy of Controls: a practical guide to elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
- Developing and implementing robust control measures tailored to your workplace.
- Establishing a process for routine monitoring and review of assessments.
- Communicating and Maintaining a Safety Culture
- Effectively communicating chemical risks to the workforce.
- Training and competence management for employees.
- Integrating chemical risk management into your overall business strategy.
Who Should Attend?
This course is tailored for professionals and managers responsible for health, safety, and operations, including:
- Health & Safety Managers and Officers
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professionals
- Facility and Operations Managers
- Engineers and Technicians
- Anyone involved in the handling, storage, or use of chemicals.
Course Methodology:
We utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course will be conducted as a highly interactive workshop session. A variety of training methodologies will be used Before and during the course whenever applicable. Some of these methods are gamification, online pre-post test, role plays, self-assessment instruments, group exercises & case studies.
