Level 2 Award in HAZMAT
The PIMS Level 2 Award in HAZMAT develops essential knowledge for recognising, handling, storing and responding to hazardous materials more safely. The programme introduces practical controls for reducing risks...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in HAZMAT develops essential knowledge for recognising, handling, storing and responding to hazardous materials more safely. The programme introduces practical controls for reducing risks associated with chemicals, gases, biological hazards and other dangerous substances.
Participants explore HAZMAT classification, Safety Data Sheets, GHS labelling, transportation, PPE, spill prevention, containment and emergency response.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- HAZMAT Classification
- Hazard Identification and Recognition
- Safety Data Sheets
- Globally Harmonized System and Hazard Symbols
- Safe Storage and Segregation
- Hazardous-Material Labelling
- Transportation, Packaging and Documentation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Spill Prevention and Containment
- Spill Kits and Control Measures
- Emergency Response to HAZMAT Incidents
- Evacuation and Emergency Coordination
- Short-Term and Long-Term Health Effects
- Chemical, Gas and Biological Exposure Hazards
- HAZMAT Safety Monitoring and Continual Improvement
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS HAZMAT course is suitable for industrial and laboratory personnel, logistics and warehouse workers, construction, oil and gas and manufacturing supervisors, Safety Officers, compliance personnel and contractors working in hazardous environments.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, participants should be better prepared to:
- Develop foundational hazardous-material safety knowledge
- Recognise HAZMAT classes and warning information
- Improve hazardous-material storage and handling
- Understand transportation and documentation requirements
- Select suitable PPE for hazardous-material activities
- Improve spill-prevention and containment awareness
- Respond more effectively to HAZMAT emergencies
- Reduce exposure and incident risks
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and HAZMAT spill-response exercise.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 1 hour.
- Certification: Level 2 Award in HAZMAT Certificate upon successful completion.
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