Chlorine has a huge variety of uses. Its chemical properties make it an extremely effective disinfectant and an essential component in the chemical manufacture of literally thousands of vital products used every day. However, there are some hazards associated with chlorine and you need to know about them and how to protect yourself against them. This course presents information about the hazards of chlorine and how to handle it safely.

This online Chlorine Awareness course covers the following topics:

• Physical Properties
• Storage and Handling
• Health Effects
• Health Effects
  Emergency and First Aid Response

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and list the physical properties of chlorine
• State the health effects of chlorine exposure
• Identify the appropriate personal protective equipment for chlorine exposure
• Summarize the HAZCOM regulatory guidelines for chlorine
• Discuss the use of chlorine and emergency procedures
• Describe appropriate first-aid measures for chlorine-related emergencies

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.