Chemical Hazards & Safety Data Sheet Training

CHCS Training Syllabus

Each Module is designed as a stand-alone course. Modules can be taken in any order, but we recommend that delegates have a solid knowledge of the basic and core subjects before taking modules on the interpretation and use of knowledge. Modules 5 & 11, 6 & 12, 8 & 10 and 17, 18 & 19 are normally offered as consecutive 2 or 3 day presentations. Delegates can attend any individual Module from these combined offerings or take any combination as a whole.

Basic introductory modules:

Module 1 Introduction to Safety Data Sheet Writing

Module 3 Introduction to European and UK Chemical Regulation

Module 5 Basic Toxicology

Module 6 Basic Ecotoxicology

Core knowledge:

Module 17 EU CLP (GHS) Classification for Supply - Substances

Module 18 EU CLP (GHS) Classification for Supply - Mixtures

Module 19 EU CLP (GHS) Labelling for Supply

Module 8 Classification for Transport

Module 10 Transport Labelling and Documentation

Module 11 Advanced Toxicology

Module 12 Advanced Ecotoxicology

Module 22 Essentials of Regulatory Chemistry - Substances, Mixtures and Polymers

Module 28 Overview Of The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)

Module 53 Risk Characterisation - The Chemical Safety Report

Module 55 Introduction to Chemicals Regulations in Asia Pacific

Interpretation and use of knowledge:

Module 15 Advanced Preparation of Safety Data Sheets

Module 20 The Extended SDS - Understanding Exposure Scenarios

How To Book

Please note that to ensure the most effective training the Modules will normally be limited to a maximum of 14 students. We now operate an online booking system. To book your place, please click on the Module you wish to attend, from the list in "Dates and Venues" above. This will take you to an online form. Modules will be closed to bookings 6 working days in advance of the date of training.

Pricing

Our courses are for CHCS members only. If you aren't a member, we'd be delighted to welcome you to the membership and then you can take full advantage of our range of courses. Our online Training booking system will not allow you to book a place until you have become a member of CHCS. To join CHCS, please visit Join CHCS. 

The full price of all courses, unless otherwise stated is £325 (+VAT). However, we offer an "early bird" discount of only £275 (+VAT). This price will expire 9 weeks before the course date, after which the full price will apply. We will invoice, and expect payment in full, before the course takes place.

CHCS membership brings many additional benefits, including news updates and newsletters, and free entry to the CHCS Annual AGM & Industry Lectures.

If you have any questions about registering for a training module or joining CHCS, please do contact the CHCS Office.

Any Questions? 

If you have any questions about registering for a training module or joining CHCS, please do contact the CHCS Office. 

Society For Chemical Hazard Communication

CHCS is delighted to have an arrangement with the US-based Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) whereby SCHC members can attend CHCS events at CHCS member-only rates and vice versa. If you are a member of SCHC and wish to attend any CHCS event, please email the CHCS Office at enquiries@chcs.org.uk providing your name and organisation. We will verify your membership of SCHC then email you back, providing you with details of how to register. 

To see what events and training SCHC are currently offering, please see our SCHC web page.