Diisocyanates

Diiocyanates – Documented Safety Training

Effective August 24, 2023, mandatory training requirements were introduced for anyone involved in the use or handling of diisocyanates and mixtures and products containing diisocyanates. Employers must ensure that all employees who use diisocyanates and mixtures and products containing diisocyanates have received documented training.

This online course is designed to meet the government's requirement (from August 24, 2023) for training with documented results for anyone working with diisocyanates and diisocyanate-containing products. Once you have completed the course, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have to an advisor in the field.

This requirement also applies to employers who have employees who come into contact with diisocyanates. The requirement means that one must be familiar with the harmful effects, how exposure occurs, preventive measures, safe working methods and the handling of accidents and adverse events, in accordance with REACH Regulation No. 2020/1149.

The online course provides an introduction to the practical application of the Regulation, and it covers levels 1 and 2 (General Training and Intermediate Training).

Purpose

Provide knowledge about and a basis for safe work and handling of diisocyanates and materials containing them.

Who does the requirement apply to?

The training requirement applies to anyone who uses diisocyanates and diisocyanate-containing mixtures and products in professional or industrial activities, and those who supervise this type of work. The requirement applies to both employers, employees and the self-employed.

The following topics will be reviewed, among others:

• REACH Regulation No. 2020/1149
• What diisocyanates are
• Risks associated with diisocyanates
• Use of product data sheets and substance catalogues
• Preventive safety measures
• Personal and collective protective equipment
• Symptoms of exposure
• First aid training

Practical information

The course can be completed on a PC, smartphone or tablet as long as you have access to the internet. After completing the course, you must pass a test.

Completing the online course normally takes a little less than two hours.