Safety Training Program e-learning
The first ONLINE OPCW-IUPAC Safety Training Program (STP) Course for Latin America and the Caribbean Region took place between 4 October and 3 December 2021. The course in Spanish was jointly run by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Chemical Industries Association of Uruguay, with assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay.
The coordinator of the STP, Mr Fabián Benzo, highlighted:
“A lack of information and a poor safety culture constitute significant barriers to effective management of chemicals, accident prevention, and successful emergency responses in the GRULAC region. The e-learning program is designed to eliminate these hurdles through capacity building in the industry, government, and academic institutions related to chemistry.”
The Senior Programme Officer from the OPCW’s International Cooperation Branch stated:
“This programme develops the competence of chemistry professionals, furthering their ability to promote safe and responsible handling of chemicals in all stages of the life cycle. Creating such capacity in OPCW Member States is part of our mission under Article XI of the Chemical Weapons Convention on advancing peaceful applications of chemistry.”
The training provided an update on the current standards, policies, and best practices in occupational safety, chemicals hazards, handling, storage, and transport of chemicals and waste management. Participants had access to a wealth of training materials available on a dedicated e-learning platform, and consisting of five modules covering safety, chemicals, security, emergencies, and management and culture.
Professionals embrace the importance of workplace safety culture in chemical facilities to better protect health and lives of personnel; see https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2021/12/opcw-builds-chemical-safety-skills-experts-latin-america-and-caribbean
The trainees who pass the final test are awarded a certificate, while those who successfully complete the final project will become STP Associate Fellows and recognised on the IUPAC/STP website.
In 2021, participants included 15 chemistry experts specialised in environment, health, safety, and security related to the use of chemicals. They represented the following 13 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Uruguay.
Translation in English is being prepared. Also in 2022, the second edition of the IUPAC-OPCW STP e-learning will be organized from August 1st to October 7th.
For more information and comments, contact Task Group Chair Fabián Benzo Moreira <fbenzo@vera.com.uy>
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