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Module 5, Basic Toxicology (5.115)
The importance of understanding how chemicals impact human health
Toxicology is full of different terms and acronyms such as LD50, LC50, local versus systemic toxicity, STOT etc. But what do they mean and why do we need to understand them?
To enable the chemical industry to take a responsible position in the care of workers and consumers, it is important for those involved to have a basic understanding of the basic principles of human toxicology.
This training is intended for those working within the chemical industry who need an introduction to the potential hazards of materials to humans and of the concepts of regulatory test methods leading to a classification regarding health effects.
Attendance on this series of modules will ensure that your SDSs meet the increasing expectations of both your customers and the regulators. Numbers on the course are restricted to enable an informal atmosphere that encourages discussion and time is made available for shorter group exercises.
Topics Covered
Topics covered include:
- What is toxicology? Definition, as well as brief discussion of the different disciplines involved
- Basic terms (and acronyms); LD50, LC50, CMR, STOT
- Animal testing, examples of different studies (sub-acute, acute, sub-chronic, chronic)
- Systemic versus local effects
- Examples of known mechanisms behind toxicological effects
- An introduction to testing and assessment strategies for eye and skin irritation
- Understanding of Section 11 of the SDS
Advanced Toxicology – Module 11
Module 5 introduces delegates to the area of toxicology, more in-depth discussion of the requirements for Section 11 of the SDS will take place in Module 11 – Advanced Toxicology. In addition topics like adverse outcome pathway (AOP) will be introduced. For details of all courses and dates please see www.chcs.org.uk/chemical-hazards-training.
Module Tutor
This module will be presented by toxicologist Annette Dock. Annette has over twenty-five years’ experience in chemical regulation and assisting companies with compliance. Annette has worked for central authorities in Sweden (National Food Agency, Swedish Work Environment Authority and Swedish Chemicals Agency) before setting up her own business working as an independent consultant.
Deputy Module Tutor
Lennart Dock studied chemistry and microbiology at Stockholm University and received a PhD in toxicology from Karolinska Institutet (KI) in 1982. After research work at the Department of Toxicology and the Institute of Environmental Medicine he joined the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI) in 2002. He worked as a senior adviser at the international unit until 1 July 2021. He managed KemI’s international training programme in preventive chemicals control and was the head of the Swedish delegation at the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the GHS. He served as an adviser to the Swedish government during the EU council negotiations on the CLP regulation. After retirement he continues to work for the agency on an hourly basis.
Post Brexit
The departure of the UK from the EU does not impact either the importance of a basic knowledge in the area of toxicology, the SDS or the legal requirements. The formatting and content of the SDS follows the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) as implemented in the UK.
Module Presentation
We will deliver this training using an online system, which we have used successfully for other CHCS events and training. There is no charge to delegates for using the software. The licence cost is borne by CHCS.
The sessions will run live and delegates can interact with the tutor and other delegates using their device microphone. The tutor will use a PowerPoint presentation, just as they would in face-to-face training.
We will provide you with copies of the presentation and all other supporting documentation in advance of the training, by email. We will provide you with a document giving more details about using the software plus some tips for getting the best out of the day.
Delegate Feedback
Comments from previous delegates on this training module:
“The training was aimed correctly in terms of difficulty. It was enjoyable with plenty of examples.”
“The leaders were engaging and kept the presentations easily digestible. Good dynamic. Exercises were challenging in a good way, working in groups gave lots of opportunity to discuss and work way through.”
“Nice introduction to toxicology with interesting case studies”
“Including the glossary of terms is very helpful!”
Registration
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Our online courses are priced at £275.00 (+VAT). However, we also offer a discount price of £250.00 (+VAT) for bookings taken up to 6 weeks before the course date.
If you are a CHCS member, use your CHCS login details, then click on the "REGISTER" button shown on the right-hand-side of the screen. You will then be able to access either the Discount or Full-Price rate depending on the date.
You can pay online using your credit card, or have an invoice sent to you for payment by credit card or bank transfer. However, we only accept Credit Card payments for any registrations made within 5 weeks of the date of the course.
Members Of BADGP & SCHC
CHCS is delighted to have arrangements with:
Members of both organisations can attend CHCS events at CHCS member-only rates and vice versa. If you are a member of either organisation and wish to attend this course, please visit the Partners page of our website and follow the links to the web page of the organisation to see how to register.
Your Attention Is Drawn To These Conditions
Delegates can be substituted at any time, subject to payment of membership fee if applicable. However, once booked, the full fee is payable. As this is a limited space training event refunds can only be made if CHCS is notified in advance, and is able to successfully re-offer the place to another delegate.
CHCS reserves the right to alter or cancel the programme due to circumstances beyond our control. If CHCS cancels, then refunds will be made.
We only accept credit card payments for registrations made within 5 weeks of the course date.
“Well presented, good materials”
“Excellent knowledge of subject matter”
“Really well organised + helpful. Loved the training exercises. Good application!”
“Friendly, approachable and knowledgeable”
“Very good speaker who answered all the questions and presented everything clearly. Very informative training”o
