Dangerous and Hazardous chemicals have the potential to destroy property, affect your health both in the present and long term, harm the environment, and cause severe injury. Hence, it is essential to provide proper training on chemical handling and application to those who work with them. If you are thinking of taking up a chemical application course in QLD for the whole team in your organisation, here are some of the crucial points you should consider. 

Steps That Fall in The Chemical Handling Training

Use of Protective Equipment

It is best to educate the team to select the right PPE or personal protective equipment when handling different chemicals. The required PPE kit should involve footwear, facemasks, goggles, and gloves. PPE should be given to the team after identifying the hazards of a specific chemical used during the operation. For example, correct glove selection is imperative as a first point of protection. One of our most commonly supplied and recommended gloves lasts a maximum of 10 minutes before your chemical seeps through. Are you selecting the safest gloves for the job?

Understand the latest version of the GHS or Globally Harmonised System of Classifying and Labelling Chemicals

The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals the (GHS) is an internationally agreed system for classifying and labelling hazardous chemicals. Since 1 January 2017, we have used the 3^rd revised edition of the GHS to classify and label hazardous chemicals across Australia. We are currently in a 2-year process of transitioning across to GHS 7 along with our key trading partners. This will ensure that all classifications, labels and SDS are using the most up to date hazard communication. By keeping Chemical Safety Training up to date for yourself and your team, you will better understand the GHS labels.

Storage Of Hazardous Goods

We all know that some chemicals have the potential to pose serious health hazards if they are incorrectly accessed or not stored properly. For instance, the oxygen and acetylene cylinders should be stored in separate glass bottle cages with a non-flammable shield to avoid further reactions. There are also some chemicals must be stored out of sunlight or below a certain  temperature level. The chemical application course in QLD includes information on storing and handling hazardous chemicals.

Handling of Chemicals

Different classes of chemicals require different levels of care when handling. It is in the best interest of yourself and any staff to be trained so as to be fully aware of necessary procedures. While handling chemicals, everyone should be familiar with the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in order to minimise the risk, properly dispose of hazardous chemicals, wear the right PPE, prepare for first aid treatment, and know about precautions for avoiding spoilage and leakage or spilling chemicals. 

Transportation Of Hazardous Chemicals

Whether you are transporting chemicals within the same worksite or from one site to another, it becomes essential that the team knows the process and state regulations. Each Australian state has different regulations that include the no-transport zones where the chemicals are not transported. Be sure to contact the local transport regulator to know about the state rules. 

The chemical safety training offered by CountryCo Ag Services provides necessary skills for identifying the risks and hazards associated with the proper handling of chemicals and pesticides. In addition, this course supplies you with your current Chemical Accreditation Card. View our training calendar to know more about the upcoming courses at CountryCo Ag Services.