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Introduction
Course overview
Chemicals are used in almost every workplace, from laboratories and factories to cleaning and maintenance. Exposure can cause acute injuries, long-term illness, fires and environmental harm.
This Aractech course explains chemical hazard classification, safety data sheets, exposure routes and limits, risk assessment for hazardous substances, control measures, storage and segregation, spill response and regulatory requirements including GHS labelling. Participants develop a chemical management programme.
The course is practical and applicable across industries.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand chemical hazard classification and labelling
- Interpret safety data sheets
- Assess risks from hazardous substances
- Select effective exposure controls
- Store, handle and segregate chemicals safely
- Manage spills, waste and regulatory compliance
Who should attend
Target audience
- HSE professionals
- Laboratory managers
- Production and maintenance supervisors
- Warehouse managers
- Procurement staff buying chemicals
- Occupational health staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- SDS interpretation exercises
- Risk assessment workshop
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Chemical Hazards
- Types of chemical hazards
- Exposure routes
- Acute and chronic effects
- Legal frameworks
- Coffee break
- Legal frameworks (continued)
- Chemical inventories
- Exercise: Inventory review
Day 2
Classification and Information
- GHS classification
- Labels and pictograms
- Safety data sheets
- Exposure limits
- Coffee break
- Exposure limits (continued)
- Information for workers
- Workshop: SDS interpretation
Day 3
Risk Assessment and Control
- Assessing exposure
- Hierarchy of controls
- Local exhaust ventilation
- PPE selection
- Coffee break
- PPE selection (continued)
- Health surveillance
- Exercise: Chemical risk assessment
Day 4
Storage and Handling
- Storage principles
- Segregation
- Flammables and corrosives
- Transfer and dispensing
- Coffee break
- Transfer and dispensing (continued)
- Spill response
- Case study: Chemical incident
Day 5
Management Programme
- Chemical approval process
- Training
- Waste disposal
- Coffee break
- Waste disposal (continued)
- Audits
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Chemical management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Chemical Safety and Hazardous Substances Management (HSE-018) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HSE professionals, Laboratory managers, Production and maintenance supervisors
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Dubai, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Madrid, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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