Solving the Chemical Conundrum: Learning Proper Chemical Storage and Handling the Right Way
Chemicals are essential for many industrial and laboratory processes, but they can also be dangerous if not handled and stored correctly. In order to protect oneself and others, it is important to know the safe and proper chemical storage and handling.
For healthcare workers, chemical safety is especially critical. Healthcare facilities use a variety of chemicals in their day-to-day operations, and many of these chemicals can be harmful if not handled properly. Not knowing the proper chemical storage and handling can have serious and even deadly consequences.
The Chemical Storage and Handling Training Course provides healthcare workers with the information they need to safely handle and store hazardous chemicals. With this course, they will be able to identify common chemicals, understand the hazards they pose, and learn how to protect themselves from chemical exposures.
Course Goals
✅Inform learners about the common chemicals used in healthcare
✅Promote awareness on the hazards of chemicals
✅Educate them on the proper ways of handling & storing chemicals
✅Train them on how to properly transport chemicals
✅Identify the correct ways to dispose chemicals
✅Learn how to respond to a chemical spill
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the learners will be able to:
✅Distinguish the types of chemicals used in the healthcare settings
✅Demonstrate the correct use of protective equipment in working with chemicals
✅Identify the correct steps in storing and handling chemicals
✅Describe how to properly transport chemicals
✅Explain the correct disposal of chemicals
✅Outline the procedures in responding to a chemical spill
✅Identify the first aid procedures for a chemical exposure
