Mercury Awareness
Learn what mercury is, the forms it can take, associated hazards, exposure limits, controls, PPE, and actions required following mercury exposure or release.
Overview
This awareness course is suitable for anyone working with or in an environment that may contain mercury. Participants learn about the different forms mercury can take, the hazards associated with exposure, exposure limits, control measures, and safe actions to take if mercury is encountered.
This course is delivered as RelyOn eLearning and has an approximate duration of 30 minutes.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees, contractors, supervisors, and personnel working in oil and gas, industrial, laboratory, or maintenance environments where mercury may be present.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Describe what mercury is and the different forms it can take
- Describe the hazards of mercury
- Identify the exposure limits of mercury
- Describe the control measures used to limit and control the effects of mercury exposure
- Explain what to do in the event of mercury exposure or contamination
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- What mercury is
- Forms of mercury
- Mercury hazards
- Exposure limits
- Routes of exposure
- Control measures
- Personal protective equipment
- Safe handling and spill response
- Actions following exposure
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course. This course includes 10 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.