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Basic Chemical Safety Awareness |
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Introduction
Safety is of utmost importance to workers and other road users when carrying out works on or next to the road. Conflicts with traffic are inevitable and it is therefore necessary to understand how to reduce such conflicts. The Chemical Safety Awareness Programme aims to emphasize to trainees on the safe use and handling of chemicals used in the Landscape Industry.
Competencies Trained and Assessed
New Workplace Health and Safety Act (WSHA) Framework and legal requirements
Overview of chemical hazards and their associated risks
Risk assessment process
Safe work practices for chemical handling, transporting, storage and disposal
Chemical emergency response procedures
Methodology
Classroom discussions and presentations
Who should attend
Employees who are involved in the handling and usage of chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Trainers and assessors
CUGE manages and implements this WSQ unit in collaboration with NTUC LearningHub. NTUC LearningHub is the accredited safety training organization by the Ministry of Manpower. CUGE works closely with NTUC LearningHub to customize this unit to specific landscape scenarios and work situations. The Trainers and Assessors are sourced from NTUC LearningHub, who are experienced in Workplace Safety and Health issues across industries.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 16 February 2009 )
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