Benzene Awareness
Learn about the hazards of benzene, where exposure may occur, the health effects associated with exposure, and the precautions required to minimise risk in industrial workplaces.
Overview
This awareness course provides employees with an understanding of benzene, its hazards, and the precautions required to minimise exposure in the workplace. Participants will learn where benzene may be encountered, the potential short-term and long-term health effects of exposure, and the measures that can be taken to protect personnel working in environments where benzene may be present.
Benzene is widely encountered in the oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical processing, and related industries. Understanding the hazards associated with benzene exposure is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Throughout the course, learners will be assessed on their understanding of the material presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the course.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees, contractors, supervisors, and others who may be exposed to benzene or benzene-containing products during their work activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of benzene
- Explain where benzene is commonly found
- Describe the effects of exposure to benzene
- List the safety equipment used to protect against benzene exposure
- Describe precautions that should be taken to avoid exposure
- Outline the actions to be taken if exposure occurs
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Introduction to benzene and its properties
- Sources of benzene exposure in the workplace
- Routes of exposure
- Short-term and long-term health effects
- Workplace controls and exposure prevention
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Safe work practices
- Monitoring and detection methods
- Emergency response procedures
- Actions to take following accidental exposure
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the training.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.