Safe Handling of Diisocyanates
Diisocyanates are found in products such as expanding foam and PU adhesives and can pose significant health risks if not handled correctly. This course teaches you how to identify the risks, protect yourself and others, and meet current safety and compliance requirements.
The course fulfills the mandatory training requirements of the REACH Regulation (EU 2020/1149) for workers who handle diisocyanates in a professional capacity.
Training is required for all work involving diisocyanates and is regulated under REACH and applicable occupational health and safety regulations. All products containing diisocyanates at a concentration of 0.1% by weight or higher, whether classified as hazardous or not, are subject to the training requirements under REACH.
The training must be renewed at least every five years.
The goal
After completing the course, you will have an understanding of diisocyanates, their properties, associated health risks, and the measures needed to protect yourself and others while working with them.
The target group
The course is designed for anyone who works with diisocyanates in a professional capacity, such as industrial painters, floor layers, service technicians, insulation installers, supervisors, and safety representatives in affected sectors.
The topics covered
- Thermosetting plastics and diisocyanates
- Isocyanates and diisocyanates
- Health risks and indications of danger
- Application methods
- Hot work and thermal decomposition
- Hazard statements and labeling
- Safety data sheets and safety information sheets
- Occupational exposure limits
- Risk assessment according to REACH and AFS 2023:10
- Technical protective measures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hygiene routines and work methods
- Behavior-based safety and safety culture
- Storage, spill management, and waste disposal
- Medical examinations and fitness-for-work assessments
- Emergency preparedness plans and first aid
- Protection of surrounding personnel
- Documentation and communication
- Knowledge test
References
The REACH Regulation (EU 2020/1149) , AFS 2023:10
Technical information
System requirements
This course can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone – whenever and wherever it suits you. To ensure the best possible experience, we recommend using an up-to-date web browser (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps. If you are using a mobile network, a 4G connection or higher is recommended.
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