Chemical
Control in Industry
Chemicals
have become a part of our life, sustaining many of our activities, preventing
and controlling many diseases, increasing agricultural productivity. However
one can not ignore that many of these chemicals may, especially if not properly
used, endanger our health and poison our environment. It has been estimated
that approximately one thousand new chemicals come onto the market every year,
and
about
100.000 chemical substances are used on a global scale.
These
chemicals are usually found as mixtures in commercial products. One to two
million such products or trade names exists in most industrialized countries.
More substances and rising production mean more storage, transport, handling,
use and disposal of chemicals. The whole lifecycle of a chemical should be
considered when assessing its dangers and benefits.
The
environment may be affected, chemicals may pollute the air we breathe, the
water we drink, and the food we eat. They may have entered into forests and
lakes, destroying wildlife and changing the ecosystems. Chemicals are not all
of equal concern. The assessment of health risks of chemical substances is a
continuous process where information of the chemical hazards is made available through a variety
of
sources.
Remember: chemicals have power, and that is why they have become an important
part of our life. Respect that power and
handle them with care.
Outline :
- Chemical Health Risk Assessment
- Chemical Controlling Workplace Exposure
- Hazard Communication
- Substitution, Isolation, Ventilation
- Housekeeping and Spill Clean Out
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Chemical Sampling (Air & Wipe)
- Health Surveillance
Peserta
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Courses
are aimed at workers, supervisors, managers, health and safety committee
members, health and safety representatives, Human Resources (HR) professionals,
industrial hygienists, occupational health and safety nurses and others with an
interest in controlling chemical exposure in the workplace.
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