A one day course introducing the requirements of The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999, the Classification (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 and the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and the Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007. This course concentrates on the practical effects of the regulations and is tailored to the specific needs of the recipients.

Who should attend?

All staff involved in the use, labelling, packaging, handling, loading and unloading and the checking of documentation for the transportation of hazardous materials.

Course Content.

• The regulations and the regulatory bodies.

• The classification and description of dangerous goods.

• Requirements and responsibilities under the regulations.

• Issue and use of data sheets.

• COSHH assessments

• Packaging and labelling for supply

• Handling and use

• Packaging and labelling for transport

• Loading, unloading and stowing of vehicles

• Marking of vehicles

• Transport documentary requirements

• Emergency response