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The ChemSM-Hub project in the light of a new paradigm for chemical safety management
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland
(Department of Chemical Safety)
Online publication date: 2020-03-12
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Daria Pakulska
Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Department of Chemical Safety, św. Teresy 8, 91-348 Łódź, Poland
Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(3):247-61
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Objectives: The work is aimed to present and promote the Chemical Safety Management Training Hub for Chemicals Users (ChemSM-Hub) project
implemented by the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine in cooperation with the Lodz University of Technology, Poland, and other partners from
Germany (Oekopol GmbH), Greece (Prolipsis) and Romania (Romtens). The project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+
program, whose aim is to support downstream users (DUs) and distributors (Ds) of chemicals in complying with the REACH and CLP Regulations by
developing an innovative training program in chemical safety management (CSM), available via the online project platform, adapted to the real needs
of the target groups. Material and Methods: The methodology for implementing the ChemSM-Hub project includes: 1) conducting survey research
among the target groups, 2) conducting a state-of-the-art review of literature and websites, 3) developing the Dissemination and Promotion Plan, 4)
developing the Monitoring and Evaluation Procedure, 5) developing the CSM training curriculum, 6) designing the project e-learning platform and
mobile app, 7) developing the “Training pattern for trainers” guidance, and 8) organizing training events. Results: The project is being implemented in
response to the changing EU legislation on chemicals. As a result of the project, a CSM training program has been established consisting of 3 modules
(introductory, basic and advanced) with varying degrees of complexity. In addition, a pocket guide has been developed that contains basic information for
DUs and Ds regarding the REACH and CLP Regulations, as well as the “Training pattern for trainers” guidance containing a CSM training session plan
for trainers. All these materials will be available via the project platform, and their selected elements also via a mobile app. Conclusions: The publication
is aimed to familiarize the potential users of the ChemSM-Hub training program with its thematic scope, the structure of the training and the expected
results. It is also a way to promote online training adapted to the needs of its target groups. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(3):247–61