Do I have to train my staff in chemical handling?

Under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, you must make sure your workers have and understand the information, training and instruction they need to do their work safely.

Workers need information about:

• Any work happening in their work area involving hazardous substances
• Where to find information about the hazards of each hazardous substance in the workplace and how to handle and store those substances safely. This includes the SDS but is not limited to the SDS.

Chemical Handling training and instruction needs to include:

• The physicochemical and health hazards of the substances (i.e. are they explosive, flammable, corrosive, toxic or oxidising)
• How to safely use, handle, store and dispose of the substances
• How to use plant (in other words equipment) necessary to manage the hazardous substances safely, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Any other duties the worker might have under the Regulations
• The worker’s role in an emergency involving the hazardous substances

• Understand hazardous substances in a workplace and the potential adverse effects
• Knowledge of workplace procedures to prevent adverse effects of hazardous substances
• Safe use of PPE to reduce exposure
• Knowledge of procedures during emergencies

31292: Demonstrate knowledge of workplace procedures relating to hazardous substances – 2 Credits

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