Course Overview

Our Chemical Handling & Chemical Spillage course combines essential chemical safety awareness with practical spill response training.

Delegates learn how to identify chemical hazards, understand chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets, select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and recognise the importance of safe chemical storage and segregation.

The course also examines how chemical spills and accidents can be prevented and what employees should do if an incident occurs.

Duration: 5 Hours

Training Type: Theory and Practical

Group Size: Up to 12 candidates

Delivery: On-site at your workplace

Includes: Practical chemical spillage handling and clearing exercise

Who Is This Course For?

This training is suitable for employees who use, handle, store or work around chemicals in environments including:

• Manufacturing and engineering

• Warehousing and logistics

• Cleaning and facilities management

• Food production

• Healthcare and care environments

• Laboratories and technical workplaces

• Maintenance teams

• Industrial workplaces

• Schools, colleges and education settings

• Local authorities

• Businesses where hazardous substances are stored or used

The course can also be useful for supervisors and employees who may be expected to respond to a chemical spill or accidental release.

What You Will Learn

During the course, delegates will develop an understanding of safe chemical handling and workplace spill response, including:

• Identification of different categories of chemicals found in the workplace

• Understanding the potential health risks associated with hazardous chemicals

• Routes through which chemicals may enter the body

• Understanding Safety Data Sheets and how to find relevant safety information

• Hazard identification

• Safe handling and storage information

• Exposure controls

• First aid information relating to chemical exposure

• Accidental release and spill response information

• Understanding workplace chemical labels and hazard pictograms

• Personal Protective Equipment required for different chemical hazards

• Safe storage and segregation of chemical substances

• Measures to help prevent chemical accidents and spillages

• Chemical spill response procedures

• Actions to take before the emergency services arrive

• Practical chemical spill handling and clearing

Practical Chemical Spillage Training

A key part of this course is the practical chemical spillage exercise.

Delegates have the opportunity to put their learning into practice by working through how a chemical spill should be approached, contained and managed safely.

This practical element helps employees understand that the correct response will depend upon factors such as the chemical involved, the information contained within the Safety Data Sheet, the level of risk and the procedures established by their employer.

The aim is to help employees become more confident in following their organisation's emergency procedures should a chemical spill occur.

Training Tailored to the Chemicals You Use

Every workplace is different, and the chemicals used by one organisation may be very different from those used by another.

Before your course, let us know about any specific chemicals or substances your employees work with and we can adapt the training to make it relevant to your workplace.

Where appropriate, course discussions can focus on the chemicals, associated Safety Data Sheets, hazards, PPE requirements, storage arrangements and spill procedures relevant to your organisation.

This makes the training much more meaningful for employees than a generic chemical awareness course.

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets provide important information about hazardous chemical products and play an important part in safe chemical handling.

During the course, delegates are introduced to the sections particularly relevant when using or responding to incidents involving workplace chemicals, including:

• Hazard identification

• First aid measures

• Accidental release measures

• Handling and storage

• Exposure controls and Personal Protective Equipment

Employees should have access to the appropriate information and procedures for the chemicals they use within their own workplace.

Chemical Labels and Hazard Information

Delegates will also look at the importance of understanding the information displayed on chemical containers and packaging.

This includes recognising common hazard pictograms and understanding how labels and Safety Data Sheets provide information about the risks associated with a substance and the precautions required when handling it.

Personal Protective Equipment

Different chemicals can present very different hazards.

The course considers the importance of selecting and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with workplace procedures, risk assessments and chemical safety information.

Depending upon the substance and task, PPE may form part of a wider system of controls designed to reduce the likelihood of exposure.

Preventing Chemical Spills

Preventing an incident is always preferable to responding to one.

Delegates will consider practical measures that can help reduce the likelihood of chemical accidents, including:

• Appropriate storage

• Correct segregation of incompatible substances

• Following safe handling procedures

• Maintaining suitable containers

• Understanding chemical labels

• Following workplace risk assessments and procedures

• Using suitable PPE and control measures

• Reporting damaged containers, leaks or unsafe conditions

What Should Employees Do Following a Chemical Spill?

The appropriate response to a chemical spill will depend on the substance involved, quantity released, hazards presented and the organisation's own emergency procedures.

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Training therefore focuses on helping delegates understand the importance of:

• Raising the alarm

• Identifying the substance where it is safe to do so

• Consulting relevant Safety Data Sheet information

• Following workplace emergency procedures

• Preventing unnecessary exposure

• Using appropriate PPE

• Keeping other people away from the affected area

• Containing or managing the spill only where trained, equipped and authorised to do so

• Contacting the emergency services where required

• Providing relevant chemical information to emergency responders

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Employees should never put themselves at unnecessary risk when attempting to deal with a hazardous chemical incident.

On-Site Chemical Handling & Spillage Training

This course is delivered at your workplace, allowing the training to be made more relevant to your own working environment.

On-site delivery can provide several benefits:

• Training tailored to your workplace

• Ability to discuss chemicals actually used by your team

• Practical training for your employees together

• Reduced staff travel

• Flexible training dates

• Minimal disruption to your organisation

• Cost-effective group training

Course Price: £550.00 + VAT for up to 12 candidates

Contact our team to discuss available dates.

Chemical Handling & Spillage Training Across Yorkshire and Surrounding Areas

Emergency Response Training Ltd provides on-site workplace training throughout Doncaster and the surrounding regions, including:

• Doncaster

• Sheffield

• Rotherham

• Barnsley

• Worksop

• Retford

• Leeds

• Bradford

• York

• Hull

• Scunthorpe

• Chesterfield

• Nottinghamshire

• Derbyshire

• Lincolnshire

Training can also be arranged nationally for organisations with sites throughout the UK.

Why Choose Emergency Response Training Ltd?

Emergency Response Training Ltd has been delivering practical workplace training since 2002.

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Our experienced instructors deliver engaging, practical training to businesses, schools, local authorities and organisations across Yorkshire and throughout the UK.

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Our focus is not simply on presenting information. We aim to give employees the knowledge and practical confidence to understand workplace risks and respond appropriately when incidents occur.

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For Chemical Handling & Chemical Spillage Training, we can also adapt the course around the chemicals and substances actually used within your workplace.

Book Chemical Handling & Spillage Training

Need practical chemical safety training for your team?

Our 5-hour Chemical Handling & Chemical Spillage Course can be delivered at your workplace for up to 12 candidates.

£550.00 + VAT per group

Tell us about the chemicals your employees work with and we can adapt the course to suit your workplace.

📞 01302 802016

📧 mail@ertraining.co.uk

Contact Emergency Response Training Ltd today to discuss your requirements and available training dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Chemical Handling & Spillage course?

The course is approximately 5 hours and includes both theory and practical chemical spill response training.

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How many people can attend?

The group price covers up to 12 candidates.

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How much does the course cost?

The course costs £550.00 + VAT for up to 12 candidates when delivered as group training. Additional mileage costs may apply.

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Is this course delivered at our workplace?

Yes. The course is designed primarily as on-site group training, allowing the training to reflect your working environment and chemical hazards.

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Can the course be tailored to the chemicals we use?

Yes. We encourage customers to tell us about the specific chemicals and substances used within their workplace before the training takes place.

We can then adapt appropriate elements of the course to make the training more relevant to your employees.

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Does the course include practical training?

Yes. The course includes a practical chemical spillage response and clearing exercise in addition to classroom-based theory.

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Does the course cover Safety Data Sheets?

Yes. Delegates learn how Safety Data Sheets provide important information about chemical hazards, handling and storage, exposure controls, first aid measures and accidental release procedures.

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Does the course cover chemical hazard labels?

Yes. The course includes identification and understanding of chemical labels and common hazard pictograms used to communicate chemical risks.

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Does the course cover PPE?

Yes. Personal Protective Equipment and the importance of selecting appropriate protection for different chemical hazards are included within the training.

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Is this a COSHH assessment course?

No. This course focuses on chemical handling, chemical safety and spill response training for employees.

If your organisation requires formal COSHH assessments or specialist health and safety consultancy, contact our team to discuss your requirements.