HF – Hydrofluoric Acid Awareness Training

HF is a colourless solution and is one of the most dangerous chemical known. The reason that HF is dangerous is because of its combination with the Fluoride ion. It is the ion that causes destruction to bone.

This training is designed for those people who may come into contact with HF and first aiders are required to have additional training recommended by the HSE.

COURSE DURATION: 1.5 – 2 HOURS 

COURSE CONTENT 

  • Introduction to Hydrofluoric Acid

  • The dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid Burns

  • Storage, Handling & COSHH awareness

  • Physiological effects – Skin-Eyes-Ingestion-Inhalation

  • Aims of First Aid Treatment

  • Use of specific antidotes

  • Record Keeping & Reporting

 

Please contact us for more information or for price to come onsite to deliver the training. 

Telephone: 0800 038 5399   Email: [email protected]