Training Outline
Build practical chemical safety skills for water and wastewater operations. Learn how to recognize hazards, read Safety Data Sheets, select PPE, store and unload chemicals safely, and respond effectively to spills, fires, exposures, and other workplace emergencies with confidence daily.
- Placement test1
Chemical Safety Fundamentals
- OSHA
- Chemical Safety
- Safety Data Sheet
Chapter test - 2
Chemicals and Their Specificities
Interactive activity to explore the key hazards, risks, and safe handling practices for chemicals commonly used in water and wastewater treatment.
Chapter test - 3
Prevention, Protection and Emergency Response
- Engineering Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Chemical Storage
- Chemical Unloading
- Spill Response and Prevention
- Fire Prevention and Fire Extinguishers
- First Aid
Chapter test - 4Chapter test
- 5Chapter test
- 6Chapter test
- 7Chapter test
- 8Chapter test
Learning outcomes
- Identify common chemical hazards and understand the safety information provided by labels and Safety Data Sheets
- Apply appropriate safety measures, including PPE, when handling, storing, and unloading chemicals
- Recognize the correct actions to take in the event of a chemical spill, fire, exposure, or other emergency
Level
Basic
Prerequisites
Target audience
Professional certified drinking water and wastewater operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises, and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Built for Effective Safety Training
Short videos, interactive activities, and knowledge checks keep training practical and engaging. Each lesson helps water and wastewater utility staff understand key chemical safety measures, reinforce safe work practices, and apply what they learn confidently in day-to-day operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers to questions about our online training solutions for water and wastewater operators. Learn about course approvals, CEU requirements, platform access, and more, all in one place.
Taking a course with Watura is simple and flexible.
Just subscribe to our online training platform, create your account, and choose any course that fits your needs. You can start learning immediately.
Subscribing to Watura gives you unlimited access to all our courses and exam prep modules.
We provide custom support if you need help on the platform.
With our credit meter you can follow the advancement of your training renewal requirements.
You can earn CEUs/contact hours easily by taking any courses approved by your State's department.
Check the list of pre-approved courses for your State on our catalog.
YES! Before adopting Watura as your training solution, you can create a FREE account.
With this free access you can explore the platform, the course catalog, take placement tests, and watch the first video of each course.
See our Plant Safety course