Handling & Use of Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
Trainer: Mr Louis Coleiro, Senior Health & Safety Officer
Target Audience: Employees responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the laboratory
Session Duration: 3 hours
Delivery Mode: Class-based
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the safe use, storage, and handling of compressed gas cylinders within laboratory settings. Designed specifically for Laboratory Officers and technical employees involved in the daily management of laboratories, the training aims to raise awareness of the associated hazards and promote best practices in compliance with health and safety standards.
Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical guidance to help minimise the risks of accidents, leaks, explosions, and regulatory non-compliance. The course will also cover internal procedures, including the Standard Operating Procedure, ZRH-019-01, on Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety.
The topics covered in this session include:
At the end of the course, participants will:
Participants will leave the course with a solid overview of the required safety procedures and precautions, enabling them to improve or consolidate current practices within their respective laboratories.
Basic concepts in safe chemical handling & spills
Trainer: Mr Mario Delicata, Health & Safety Officer
Target Audience: Employees involved in chemical handling, storage, and emergency situations
response, especially laboratory staff
Session Duration: 3 hours
Delivery Mode: Class-based
Training Requirements: A full face mask is required during this training session.
This training is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for the safe storage, handling, and management of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Emphasising both compliance and best practices, the session fosters a strong culture of safety, preparedness, and hazard awareness. Participants will gain a clear understanding of chemical risks, appropriate control measures, and effective emergency response strategies.
The topics covered in this session include:
1. Rules for Storage
2. Storage & Segregation
3. Chemical Reactions
4. Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
5. Toxicology
6. Exposure
7. Routes of Entry
8. Damage in the Human Body & Half-Life
9. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
11. Spill Control
Participants will engage in a realistic case scenario simulating a chemical spill, using
appropriate PPE including full-face masks. This hands-on component includes:
This training provides essential skills for safely managing hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Participants will learn to:
Store and label chemicals in line with legal and best-practice standards
Identify and segregate incompatible substances
Understand chemical reactions and prevent incidents
Use GHS labels and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Recognize chemical health risks and exposure routes
Select and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respond effectively to spills and emergencies
