Calcium Gluconate

This is a course for those working with or closely with Hydrofluoric Acid.

This is a course for those working with or closely with Hydrofluoric Acid. Where a risk of contamination exists, it is a Health and Safety requirement (L74, 3:15 guidance on First Aid at Work) that First Aiders have the knowledge and equipment to respond immediately. Even relatively low doses of Hydrofluoric Acid have the potential to cause serious harm or death.

Kays Medical’s Hydrofluoric Acid training complies with the standards and guidance given by HSE (Health and Safety Executive), CIA (Chemical Industry Association), and NPIS (National Poisons Information Service)

Kays Medical has many years of experience in delivering Hydrofluoric Acid training. Whether your organisation has Calcium Gluconate gel, Hexafluorine, or a combined protocol for Hydrofluoric Acid contamination, our training packages will meet your needs.

What the course covers

  • Treatment of H/F burns
  • Skin
  • Eyes
  • Inhalation
  • Ingestion
  • Safety of the rescuer
  • Referral to hospital
  • Supply and Storage

Course Objectives

All employees who are on site where hazardous chemicals are stored or used, including as a by-product, where Diphoterine®, Hexafluorine®, or Calcium Gluconate Gel is the approved protocol.

0.5 days It is possible to run x2 Chemical Decontamination courses in one day if required.

None

A mixture of:

  • Interactive PowerPoint presentation
  • Group and individual exercises
  • Q&A and sharing of knowledge/ experiences where appropriate

Continual assessment, no formal examination. Certificate awarded to successful candidates.

Groups: Kays Medical Training Centre or Client Site (Max. 12 persons)

Course details

Whether your organisation has Calcium Gluconate gel, Hexafluorine, or a combined protocol for Hydrofluoric Acid contamination, our training packages will meet your needs.

  • Half a day

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“New Look have been using Kays Medical for our EFAW training for over 10 years. The team have taken the time to build relationships to understand our specific business needs and given us the flexibility we need when arranging courses. They have nationwide availability of trainers who have a great understanding of a retail audience, which is a must for us.”

Danielle Anderson | Health & Safety Officer | New Look

“Our team provides a 24hr safety critical role to our University as 1st responders to all emergencies, so it is critical we have outstanding training in all aspects of response. Our staff are thrilled with the recent training sessions provided by Kays Medical. It has engaging content, expert guidance and is run in a very professional way.”

Stephen Foran | Security Manager | Liverpool Hope University

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