- Duration: 1 Day
Course details
Drivers involved in the transportation and handling of hazardous materials on Singapore roads as required by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the 9 classes of hazardous substances and their identifications
- Explain the purpose and legislation requirements on the transportation of hazardous materials
- Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of the drivers in any emergency
- Appreciate the basic principles on the chemistry of fire and be able to operate a fire extinguisher effectively
COVERAGE
- Hazard Identification & Information Systems
- Hazards Classes
- Role and responsibilities of Hazmat Transport Drivers
- Control on the Transportation of Hazmat by Road
- Transportation Emergency Response Plan (TERP)
- Emergency Response Procedures Guides
- Basic Fire Fighting (theory and practical demonstration)
NOTE / REMARKS
Closing Date for application is 2 weeks before commencement of the course.
REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be company sponsored
FUNDING
This course is approved for funding under the Skills Development Fund (SDF) and the Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP).
For NTUC members, this course is also approved for UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) funding. For more information, please go to
Medium of Instruction
MALAY
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