Benzene Awareness

Benzene can be present in crude oil, condensate, petrol and process fluids, often without being named on the label. This course helps learners understand where it's found, how it can harm health and what to do to keep exposure under control.

At a glance

20 minutes
6 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

An estimated 964,000 workers in Great Britain suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, with 22.1 million working days lost
Stress often builds gradually, and the signs are easy to dismiss as just part of a busy week
In operational roles, stress can affect concentration and decision-making, making errors more likely

(Source: IARC; hse.gov.uk)

Overview

Benzene occurs naturally in crude oil and condensate and is present in petrol, process streams and the waste left behind after cleaning or maintenance. Workers can be exposed when sampling, transferring fluids or opening up equipment, even if they're not handling the liquid directly.

Learners will explore what benzene is, where it may be present and how it enters the body, along with its short and long-term effects on health.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Oil and gas production and offshore workers
- Refinery and petrochemical plant workers
- Staff at fuel terminals, loading facilities and storage sites
- Maintenance, sampling and cleaning teams who open up process equipment
Learning outcomes

LO1: Describe what benzene is and identify where it may be encountered in hazardous industries
LO2: Describe how benzene can enter the body and its effects on health
LO3: Identify sources of information about benzene hazards and exposure risks
LO4: Describe the control measures used to reduce benzene exposure
LO5: Describe safe working practices when working with benzene-containing substances
LO6: State what to do in the event of suspected benzene exposure or a release
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- What benzene is and where it's found, from crude oil and condensate to waste and sludge
- Tasks where benzene can escape, such as sampling, hose transfers and draining vessels
- How benzene enters the body, and it's effects on the nervous system, bone marrow and blood
- Closed systems, local exhaust ventilation and benzene-specific monitoring
- Safe working, hygiene and decontamination, from task set-up to permit close-out
- What to do after a release or exposure, and why you shouldn't rush in to rescue someone
Assessment & certification

This Benzene Awareness training course ends with a 6-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your Benzene Awareness training certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS