REACH Diisocyanates
Brief description
Your benefitsQualified training program
To ensure that employees throughout the EU can continue working safely with diisocyanates, new and binding training requirements are now prescribed as part of the European REACH regulation. Companies have to train their employees by August 24, 2023.
As a cooperation partner of the German Foamed Plastics and Polyurethanes Association (Fachverband Schaumkunststoffe und Polyurethane e.V., known as FSK), KraussMaffei helps companies implement the mandatory training.
We carry out the training courses according to your individual requirement: as face-to-face, web-based or hybrid event. The training content has already been developed together with the manufacturers and importers of diisocyanates in collaboration with the downstream users and distributors.
What are diisocyanates?
Diisocyanates are a family of chemical components used to manufacture a wide range of polyurethane products. Polyurethanes result from the chemical reaction between diisocyanates and polyols that polymerize when blended together. Polyurethanes would not exist without these two components.
Why are the training courses mandatory?
Behavior at the workplace is critical for working safely with diisocyanates. In case of improper behavior, diisocyanates can cause respiratory sensitization - an irreversible allergic reaction. To deal with this potential risk, the EU is introducing legally prescribed training courses intended to ensure workplace safety for employees when handling diisocyanates.
How can I find out whether I have to conduct the training courses?
All industrial and commercial users are required to implement the training requirements by August 24, 2023 in order to continue using diisocyanates. If you use diisocyanates, you have to complete a training course.
Where can I find more information?
For additional information about the training requirements, visit:
fsk-vsv.en/reach/schulungsinhalte-reach-diisocyanate
QualificationCertification in order to continue using diisocyanates
Content
Basic training (prerequisite for all commercial or industrial applications) – Product labels – Safety data sheets – Operating instruction – Dangers and chemistry of diisocyanates – Exposure - Personal protective equipment – Hygiene – Emergency measures Intermediate training (for applications with a medium hazard level) – All content of the basic training – Additional behavior-related aspects – Maintenance – Change management – Assessment of existing safety instructions – Risk in terms of the application process used Advanced training (for applications with an elevated hazard level) – All content of the basic and intermediate training – Any other certification required for the specific use – Spraying outside a spray cabinet – Open handling of hot or warm formulations (> 45 °C)
Targets
The participant learns about working safely with diisocyanates to counter the potential risk of respiratory sensitization. After successfully completing the certification, the participant is authorized to continue working with diisocyanates.
Prerequisites
No special previous knowledge required
REACH Diisocyanates
0,00 €
| Duration: | Depending on the training level |
| Target group: | Mandatory for all employees who use diisocyanates industrially or commercially |
| Language: | DE, EN |