Work with diisocyanates
Safe and health-promoting handling of diisocyanates in the workplace.
Audience
The course is aimed at workers and employers who deal with, use or may be exposed to diisocyanates in their work. It is particularly suitable for employees in construction, industry, production of polyurethane products, automotive painting, surface treatment, painting, bonding, grouting and insulation work. The course is also relevant for managers, safety representatives and HSE managers who are responsible for chemical handling and a safe working environment.
Learning objectives
Participants will gain knowledge about what diisocyanates are and where they occur, as well as understand the connection between chemical properties and health risks. They will learn about acute and long-term health effects, exposure pathways and vulnerable occupational groups. The course provides insight into regulatory requirements, the hierarchy of measures, safe handling, use of protective equipment, hygiene, storage and waste management, with the aim of reducing risks and preventing health damage.
After completing the course you will be able to
- Explain what diisocyanates are and where they are used in working life.
- Understand health risks related to inhalation and skin contact.
- Recognize situations and work operations with a high risk of exposure.
- Explain why odor is not a reliable indicator of exposure.
- Apply the hierarchy of measures to reduce risks in the workplace.
- Use and consider appropriate personal protective equipment when working with diisocyanates.
- Contribute to the correct handling, storage and waste disposal of diisocyanate-containing products.
- Understand your and your employer's responsibility for a safe and health-promoting work environment.
This e-learning course covers the theoretical training related to working with diisocyanates. In order for the training to be complete, the company must additionally provide
- Practical training in own work operations, equipment and products containing diisocyanates.
- Conducting risk assessments and preparing local work instructions adapted to actual working conditions.
- Access to and training in the use of proper protective equipment, ventilation and technical measures.
This means that the course must be combined with the company's internal routines, practical training and follow-up to ensure full compliance and a proper working environment.
See accompanying documents and guidance for this course at this page. Please contact us if you have any other questions.
Read more about the course at PECB website, or download updated brochure for this course here.
PECB courses are conducted in PECB's own learning portal, with presentations, materials for self-study as well as video where available. After payment, you sign up for the course, and receive an email from PECB with registration link, normally within 24 hours of booking.
The price for courses (self-study and e-learning) includes one year of access. During this period, the examination, one new exam if necessary, as well as the issuance of a certificate are included.
If you choose not to attend courses and only want to take the exam, the exam and certificate must be paid separately. The payment is made directly to the PECB.
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