Competences - 60 40 00 03 09 Work safely with chemicals 

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Work safely with chemicals (60 40 00 03 09)
ESCO description
In other languages
Development notes
Sectoral layer
Sectoral detail
Assessment
Training
References

Contents
•	Work safely with chemicals (60 40 00 03 09)
•	ESCO description
•	In other languages
•	Development notes
•	Sectoral layer
•	Scope note
•	Structure
•	Sectoral detail
•	Skills
•	Knowledge
•	Autonomy / attitude
•	Assessment
•	Self assessment
•	Mentor assessment
•	Acceptable assessment methods
•	Training
•	References
•	Further References and Regulations:
•	EU
•	BE
•	DE
•	Links to further reading
Work safely with chemicals (60 40 00 03 09)
ESCO description
Title | Work safely with chemicals
Description: | Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.

Scope note:

•	Includes washing and cleaning products, glues, paints, make up, smoke liquids, CO2,... and other products normally used in a performance environment.
•	Excludes pyrotechnics.

Concept URI: | http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/89d2bb53-67fc-4b9e-80c7-07b6c587bc0d
ESCO version: | 1.08
In other languages
Deutsch: | sicher mit Chemikalien arbeiten (Ergreifen der erforderlichen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen für die Lagerung, Verwendung und Entsorgung chemischer Erzeugnisse.)
Nederlands: | veilig met chemicaliën werken (De nodige voorzorgsmaatregelen nemen om chemische producten op te slaan, te gebruiken en te verwijderen.)
Italiano: | lavorare in sicurezza con le sostanze chimiche (Prendere le precauzioni necessarie per la conservazione, l’impiego e lo smaltimento dei prodotti chimici.)

Development notes
Status: In progress / final read / finalised (date)
(The notes below will be removed at the end of the project)
References?

Sectoral layer
Scope note
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing of chemical products.
Using, storing and disposing chemical products in such a way that injuries and damage to health and environment are avoided.
•	Includes washing and cleaning products, glues, paints, make up, smoke liquids, CO2,... and other products normally used in a performance environment.
•	Excludes pyrotechnics
Structure
Field and subfield: | 60 40
Place in the process: | 00
Level: | 03
Unique identifier: | 09

Sectoral detail
Skills
•	Identifies products based on manufacturers’ information, safety information sheets, etc.
•	Takes precautions
•	Identify products based on manufacturers’ information, safety information sheets, etc.
•	Take precautions
•	Choose the right tools to handle the materials
•	Ensure work environment is clean, clear and stable
•	Prevent unnecessary exposure to chemicals
•	Ensure ventilation
•	Work according to the safety instructions
•	Store chemicals according to regulations
•	Dispose chemicals according to regulations
•	Act according to the agreed procedure in case of an accident
Knowledge
•	Risks and Labels of hazardous substances
•	Safety data sheets
•	Storage of hazardous substances
•	( 05.11 Danger signs)
•	( 04.01 Body protection)
•	( 04.02 Eye and face protection )
•	( 04.04 Breathing protection)
Autonomy / attitude
•	Safety awareness
•	Awareness of long term impact on personal health
•	Awareness of risk for other persons’ exposition and allergic reaction during work with chemicals
•	Respect for safety warnings and instructions

Assessment
Self assessment
 1.	I don't know how to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
 2.	I am uncertain how to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
 3.	I know how to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
 4.	I am more than able to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Mentor assessment
 1.	... doesn't know how to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
 2.	... is uncertain how to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
 3.	... knows how to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
 4.	... is more than able to take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Acceptable assessment methods
•	Observation in a Simulated Environment
•	Observation on Site
Supportive:
•	Role Play
•	Criterion Based Interview
•	Oral Examination
•	Written Test - Multiple Choice
•	Written Test - Open Answers
•	Structured Portfolio

Training
•	Initial training can best be done in a safe environment, using mock-up or household products. The focus should lay on awareness and active use of available information.
•	In a later practice stage, the learner has to be informed, monitored and corrected every time a new product is used.

References
•	ETTE - European Theatre Technicians Education, Basic safety for the theatre and event industry - Work safely with Chemicals, released 2017, ISBN: 978-3-9819148-0-1: Teachers Handbook English, 978-3-9819148-1-8: Students Handbook English, 978-3-9819148-2-5: Assessors Handbook English
•	Germany: Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik – Event Technology Specialist - Learning Area B: Integrative Skills, Knowledge and Competences – (Item 3a) Determine the potential safety and health risks at your workplace and take action to avoid incidents, Health and safety regulations:, Occupational health and safety law, Occupational safety law, Industrial safety regulation, Detect and avoid risks (e.g. mechanical, electrical and thermal, chemical, ergonomic, acoustic), Report recognized hazards – BiBB Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, AUSBILDUNG GESTALTEN - Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik, Bonn 2017, ISBN: 978-3-7639-5873-3 (Print), ISBN: 978-3-96208-021-1 (PDF)
•	Germany: Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik – Event Technology Specialist - Learning Area B: Integrative Skills, Knowledge and Competences – (Item 3b) Apply occupational health and safety and accident prevention regulations, Implement regulations in the operational and personal workflow, Dealing with potential hazards, Routine, operational blindness, Health-preserving rules of conduct, personal protection – BiBB Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, AUSBILDUNG GESTALTEN - Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik, Bonn 2017, ISBN: 978-3-7639-5873-3 (Print), ISBN: 978-3-96208-021-1 (PDF)
 
Further References and Regulations:
EU
ECHA, The European Chemicals Agency https://echa.europa.eu/home
EG Sicherheitsdatenblatt, http://docplayer.org/46047184-Eg-sicherheitsdatenblatt.html
BE
Codex over het welzijn op het werk, Boek VI.- Chemische, kankerverwekkende en mutagene
agentia, Titel 1.– Chemische agentia,
http://www.werk.belgie.be/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=46055
Chemische, kankerverwekkende en mutagene agentia, Federale Overheidsdienst
Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg,
http://www.werk.belgie.be/defaultTab.aspx?id=615
DE
Chemische Symbole und Formeln, die Chemie Schule, DE, http://www.chemieschule.
de/Anorganische_Chemie/Chemische_Symbole_und_Formeln.php
Die neuen Gefahrensymbole auf Haushaltsreinigern und ihre Bedeutung, DE,
https://www.juvalis.de/apotheke/die-neuen-gefahrensymbole-auf-haushaltsreinigern-undihre-
bedeutung/
? Lebensmittelhygiene http://www.onlinehilfelebensmittelhygiene.
de/lebensmittelverarbeiter/eigenkontrolle/
? Verordnung zum Schutz vor Gefahrstoffen (Gefahrstoffverordnung- GefStoffV),
http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bundesrecht/gefstoffv_2010/gesamt.pdf
? Umgang mit gef.hrlichen Arbeitsstoffen, http://docplayer.org/31167651-Umgang-mitgefaehrlichen-
stoffen.html
NL
? Arbeidsomstandigheden wet 3.1, NL, http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0010346/2016-01-
01#Hoofdstuk2_Paragraaf_1
? Arbeidsomstandigheden wet, Artikel 6, NL, http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0010346/2017-
07-01#Hoofdstuk2_Paragraaf_4_Artikel6
? Arboportaal, Gevaarlijke stoffen, NL,
https://www.arboportaal.nl/onderwerpen/themas/gevaarlijke-stoffen
SE
? Lag (2010:1011) om brandfarliga och explosiva varor
http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-
20101011-om-brandfarliga-och-explosiva_sfs-2010-1011
? AFS 2014:43 - Chemical hazards in the working environment provisions
https://www.av.se/globalassets/filer/publikationer/foreskrifter/andringsforeskrift/afs2014_4
3.pdf
? F.rordning (2010:1075) om brandfarliga och explosiva varor
http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svenskforfattningssamling/
forordning-20101075-om-brandfarliga-och_sfs-2010-1075
International
? Chemical Safety Information from Intergovernmental Organizations http://www.inchem.org/
Links to further reading
 Introduction to Modern Atmospheric Effects, ESTA TSP (see
http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php )
? Chemical hazards in the working environment, information brochure, SE,
https://www.av.se/globalassets/filer/publikationer/broschyrer/kemiska-risker-iarbetsmiljon-
broschyr-adi296.pdf
? Kennzeichnung von Chemikalien,
http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/343/harmonisierte_kennzeichnung_von_chemikalie
n.pdf
? Mit Chemikalien richtig umgehen,
https://www.arbeitssicherheit.de/themen/arbeitssicherheit/detail/news/mitchemikalien-
richtig-umgehen.html
? Handlungsleitfaden (EMKG Leitfaden) beim Umgang mit Gefahrstoffen -
Gef.hrdungsbeuerteilung,
https://www.baua.de/DE/Angebote/Publikationen/Berichte/Gd64.html