Course Detail
Hydrofluoric Acid Awareness Training
This training is designed to meet the needs of those who may come into contact with Hydrofluoric Acid which is one of a number of substances that require first aiders to have additional training as recommended by the HSE.
The course however is suitable as general HF awareness training for all site personnel where HF is used. This course can include site specific content where required.
Course Duration: 1.5 – 2 Hours duration
Hydrofluoric Acid Awareness Training
- Introduction to Hydrofluoric Acid
- The dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid Burns
- Storage, Handling & COSHH awareness
- Physiological effects – Skin-Eyes-Ingestion- Inhalation
- Aims of First Aid treatment
- Use of specific antidotes
- Record Keeping & Reporting
Assessment
This course is based on continual assessment.
Certification
On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a certification of attendance valid for 3 years
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