• To provide participants with a basic understanding on the concepts of “Hazard” and “Risk”.
• To provide participants with a knowledge base on the properties of hazardous substances, and on how these can come into contact with the body and cause injury odisease, how they may cause a fire or explosion in the workplace, and how a spill or
leak may cause harm to the environment.
• To provide participants with some basic information on safe handling of hazardous chemicals and potential off-site consequences of accidents with hazardous chemicals.