Disinfectant Safety: Sodium and Calcium Hypochlorite – Training Course

This training equips workers to safely handle, store, and respond to incidents involving sodium and calcium hypochlorite disinfectants.

Training Objectives

• Identify chemical hazards and incompatibilities of hypochlorite compounds
• Implement proper storage, handling, and dilution procedures
• Select and use appropriate PPE for hypochlorite operations
• Respond effectively to chemical exposures and emergency situations
• Monitor workplace conditions and recognize exposure symptoms

Course Overview

Sodium and calcium hypochlorite are widely used disinfectants that play a critical role in maintaining sanitation and public health. However, when mishandled, these powerful oxidizers can pose serious risks, including chemical burns, respiratory damage, fire hazards, and toxic gas exposure.

This course provides essential training on how to safely work with hypochlorite-based disinfectants in a variety of workplace settings. Learners will gain a clear understanding of chemical hazards, including dangerous reactions caused by mixing incompatible substances such as acids or organic materials.

The training covers best practices for safe storage, handling, and dilution, helping reduce the risk of incidents caused by improper use. Participants will also learn how to select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure and protect against chemical hazards.

In addition, the course prepares learners to respond effectively to emergencies, including spills, exposures, and releases of hazardous gases. Emphasis is placed on recognizing early symptoms of exposure and taking appropriate action to prevent escalation.

Designed for workers in industries such as water treatment, healthcare, food processing, janitorial services, and chemical handling, this training supports compliance with workplace safety standards while promoting a safer work environment.

Closed captions available in Spanish and French.

Key Benefits

• Reduce risk of chemical exposure, injury, and workplace incidents
• Improve safe handling, storage, and usage of hypochlorite disinfectants
• Strengthen hazard recognition and emergency response capabilities
• Support compliance with OSHA and chemical safety standards
• Promote proper PPE use and safer work practices

Course Details

• Course Length: 22 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2025

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.