RedVector RV-7490

Safety: Working with Chemicals

Safety: Working with Chemicals

3 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-7490

SME: Thomson Education Direct

This 3-hour interactive online course deals with the safe use of chemicals in the workplace. The two primary causes of chemical accidents are the misuse of chemicals and the improper disposal of chemical wastes. Understanding the hazards that chemicals can create is the first step in protecting yourself (and those around you) from harm.

The main goal of this course is to provide you with sound, practical knowledge about chemical use and disposal, both in the workplace and at home. You'll learn how to recognize common chemical hazards and how to deal with them. You'll learn how to perform a job analysis to look for potential chemical dangers in your daily tasks. Finally, you'll learn how to take precautions to avoid chemical accidents and make your job as safe as possible.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, you'll be able to

  • Recognize the six different ways in which a chemical can cause you physical injury
  • Name the routes or paths of entry by which chemicals can enter the body
  • Describe the basic types of injuries caused by chemicals
  • Identify potential chemical dangers in your workplace
  • Describe how to identify, store, and label hazardous chemicals
  • List several methods used to prevent chemical accidents
  • Explain why proper training is important to chemical handling
  • Describe the types of personal protective equipment used and worn when handling chemicals
  • Explain the role of governmental agencies in enforcing chemical regulations
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
FL - Engineer (General - 273)
Accreditation: This 3-hour interactive course provides practical guidance on the safe use and disposal of chemicals in both workplace and home settings. It focuses on recognizing chemical hazards, conducting job hazard analyses, and implementing safety measures to prevent accidents. The course addresses common causes of chemical incidents and equips learners with strategies to protect themselves and others.
GA - Contractor, Residential and General (General)
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Contractor, Residential (General)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Contractor, Residential Builder and M & A (General, Safety)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.30 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.30 CEUs for this program
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Home Inspector (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEU for this program.
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Contractor, Commercial (General)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - BCSP - Certification (General)
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
Canadian Registered Safety Professionals - CRSP (Safety)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management - IHMM - Certification (General)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
International Maintenance Institute - IMI - Certifications (CMT, CMP, CMM, CWWMT) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)