Provide training and guidance on chemical safety and OSH
Employers should provide appropriate training and guidance for workers with regard to chemical safety and OSH.
Responsibilities include:
- Inform workers of the hazards associated with exposure to chemicals used at the workplace.
- Instruct workers how to obtain and use the information provided on labels and chemical safety data sheets.
- Use the chemical safety data sheets, along with information specific to the workplace, as a basis for the preparation of instructions to workers.
- Train workers on a continuing basis in the practices and procedures to be followed for safety in the use of chemicals at work.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- ILO: Training modules on chemical safety, major industrial accidents and climate change (2022)
- ILO: Exposure to hazardous chemicals at work and resulting health impacts - A global review (2021)
- ILO: The sound management of chemicals and waste in the world of work (2019)
- ILO: Code of practice - Safety in the use of chemicals at work (1993)
- ILO: Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work - A training manual (1993)
- WHO: Teacher's guide - Management of wastes from health-care activities