Environmental Compliance
Working Safely with Corrosives
Course description
Corrosives are hazardous chemicals that can cause serious health problems if you fail to take proper precautions. Corrosives can also be a safety hazards. Some are flammable, and others can cause explosive reactions. Strong corrosives can react with all kinds of materials—even metal. All corrosives share a common chemical property: They degrade other materials due to their aggressive nature. To prevent accidents and injuries, you need to know how to work safely with corrosives.
Course Duration: 29 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify corrosive hazards
- Describe health and safety information for hazard protection
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment, or PPE
- Store, handle, and dispense corrosives safely
- Respond effectively to emergencies involving corrosives
- Dispose of corrosive waste properly