About The Course
About the course:
This course will be suitable for the drivers who are engaged in transporting hazardous materials on Singapore roads.
Drivers must carry a valid permit whenever he is driving a vehicle transporting hazardous materials.
Course Outline:
• What is hazardous materials
• Hazards Identification of Dangerous Goods
• 9 classes of DG and the associated hazards
• Transport of explosives transport control; duties and responsibilities of driver; emergency response plan
• Transport of radioactive materials transport control; duties and responsibilities of driver; emergency response plan
• Transport of biological agents and toxins transport control; duties and responsibilities of driver; emergency response plan
• Controls on the transportation of hazardous material by road transport vehicle requirement; licensing control driver permit; tracking of vehicles; transportation hours.
• Transport emergency response plan (TERP)
• 5 point safety checks on LPG systems in household.
• Basic fire fighting; portable fire extinguisher (Theory & Practical)
Entry Requirements
Must be sponsored by company.
Enrolment is subject to MHA screening.
Participants must wear long sleeve shirt.
Assumed Skills & Knowledge: Learners are assumed to have workplace literacy level 3 or equivalent.
Legal Requirements
Legal compliance:
Under the current legislation of Fire Safety Act (FSA) and Environmental Pollution Control Act, drivers, transporting hazardous materials, are required to be competently trained in preventing and mitigating accidental releases.
Complimentary
Free Parking @ Main / West / East Branches – First come, first served!
