Training for Personnel Authorized to Work with Precursors and Toxic Substances

Who should attend:
- Employees authorized to handle precursors and toxic substances.
- Specialists at chemical, industrial, and testing laboratories.
- Staff responsible for the storage, accounting, use, and transportation of hazardous chemicals.
- Engineering and technical staff and managers who oversee the handling of precursors and toxic substances.

Training objective:
To develop professional knowledge and skills for safely handling precursors and toxic substances, complying with Kazakhstan’s regulations, and preventing poisoning, emergencies, and occupational diseases.

Frequency:
- Initial training takes place before an employee is allowed to perform the relevant duties independently.
- Refresher training and knowledge assessment are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements, the organization’s operations, and approved training programs.
- Additional training may be necessary when processes, regulations, or working conditions change.

Training duration:
Determined by the training program, taking into account the nature of the substances used, production processes, and employee responsibilities.

Training format:
- In-person or remote theoretical training.
- Study of regulatory requirements and safe handling practices for hazardous substances.
- Preparation for a safety knowledge assessment.

Program content:
- Legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan governing precursors and toxic substances.
- Classification of hazardous chemicals and their effects on the human body.
- Requirements for personnel authorized to work with precursors and toxic substances.
- Rules for safe procurement, storage, accounting, use, and movement of hazardous substances.
- Requirements for chemical labeling, packaging, and storage conditions.
- Use of personal and collective protective equipment.
- Organization of safe working conditions when handling toxic substances.
- Prevention of leaks, spills, poisoning, and emergencies.
- Personnel actions in emergency situations.
- First aid for poisoning and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Liability of employees and officials for violations of safety requirements.

Training outcomes:
- Assessment of knowledge acquired through the training program.
- Issuance of a training completion document in accordance with the training center’s program.
- Preparation of employees to safely perform duties involving precursors and toxic substances.