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Posted By Visseren
As a trained organic chemist, I’d like to develop myself as a safety officer. However, many safety courses(NEBOSH) seem to focus most on the physical side, i.e. tripping hazards, scaffolding etc. However, I am more interested in focussing on chemical safety, like safeguarding against contamination, practical toxicology etc. I’d also like to learn writing Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS).
Does anyone know of an organisation that organises training towards a diploma, preferably internationally recognised(EU/Canada/Australia)?
Thanks,
Marc Visseren.
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Posted By Neil Pearson
I did a chemistry degree and found myself a new profession gradually. I took the NEBOSH Certificate and later the Diploma, both general qualifications that do not specialise in chemical risks.
I can't steer you towards a particular course, but if you don't find one, I'd still recommend the normal routes. There is so much to look at: major hazards, COSHH, occupational hygiene, occupational health (basic toxicology helps here!), fire, dangerous goods, CHIP. The environmental side opens out from here too.
I have no specific training in toxicology but my scientific training helps me enormously. I have a toxicology textbook (Cassarett & Doull), and I also use Sax and Bretherick.
I think chemical H&S is technically the most challenging area of H&S, so anyone with training in the chemistry will have a great head start and will be able to carve out a career.
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Posted By Bob Pedley
Visseren,
Try the Chemical Industries Association website for some general leads and information.www.cia.org.uk
Most chemical specialists I have worked with in this industry have come up through the occupational health or hygiene route.
Good luck
Bob
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