Chemicals in the engine room

Have you any idea how many different chemicals are used in the engine room these days? They are a little bit risky to store, they are a little bit risky to use, and we need to be careful how we dispose of them, because some of them can harm the environment.

In this course we will identify the procedures for safe storage and handling of chemicals in the engine room and discuss the requirements for first aid.

Learning objectives:

• Explain the purpose and identify the contents of a Material Safety Data Sheet
• Identify the health and safety risks presented by chemicals in the engine room
• Describe safe storage conditions for chemicals within the engine room
• Describe emergency first aid procedures related to chemicals used in the engine room
• Describe safe handling procedures for chemicals in the engine room