Hazardous Material Management (HazMat)

Description

Safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials, including spill response procedures.

HazMat management encompasses the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials.

This includes:

• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Proper labelling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Spill prevention and response procedures.
• Employee training on HazMat handling and emergency response.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will be able to

• Know your rights and responsibilities in regard toworking with hazardous materials

• Identify types of hazardous materials and how exposures can occur.

• Identify hazards associated with hazardous materials, including injuries that may occur.

• Describe methods for controlling physical and health hazards of hazardous materials.

• Interpret information on warning labels

• Understand safety data sheets (SDSs)

• Protect yourself

• Respond to emergencies

Intended audience

This course is recommended for all personnel