Improper use of chemicals can result in serious injury or death. To be able to store, handle, and use chemicals safely, it is important to fully understand the hazardous properties associated with them. Chemical safety can be accomplished through engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls, and by following key emergency procedures and practices.

The course explains environmental, health and safety (EHS) and how it applies to you in the semiconductor industry. It provides general safety precautions, reviews manufacturing hazards, gives procedures in the case of an emergency and teaches you how to properly report an accident. In addition, it describes the company EHS policy and philosophy, as well as your role and responsibilities related to EHS.

Your company’s foremost goal is protecting your health and safety during performance of your job. In addition, customers expect that all vendor field personnel will be trained on common hazards found in the fabrication industry and the specific hazards associated with your company’s equipment. This course is intended for all fab workers including Field Service Engineers (FSE), Application Engineers, installation teams, and direct and contract personnel who work in a semiconductor fabrication environment.