Creating Safer Workplaces: A New Chemical Safety eLearning Course by Labor Solutions + CEPN

Addressing a Critical Need in Chemical Safety Training 

The electronics industry relies on complex manufacturing processes, many of which involve hazardous chemicals. Without proper training, workers and supervisors may not fully understand the risks, leading to unsafe conditions and long-term health hazards. Recognizing this urgent need, the Clean Electronics Production Network (CEPN), in collaboration with industry leaders, worker rights organizations, and manufacturers, set out to create a comprehensive, industry-specific chemical safety training program. 

As the eLearning development partner, we worked alongside CEPN, Electronics Watch, ICRT, and other stakeholders to transform technical safety content into an engaging, accessible, and practical digital training solution. Our mission is to ensure that this training effectively reaches and empowers workers and supervisors in electronics supply chains worldwide. 

A Worker-Centric Approach 

Unlike traditional compliance training, this program puts workers at the center, with a dual focus on both frontline employees and their supervisors. Key features include: 

• Real-World Relevance – Scenarios and strategies drawn directly from electronics manufacturing. 

• Role-Based Learning – Training tailored for both workers and supervisors. 

• Collaborative Development – Built with input from multiple stakeholders to ensure credibility and practical application. 

How We Built It 

We designed the program for flexibility, interactivity, and impact: 

• Collaborative Content Design – Developed with subject matter experts, labor groups, and factory managers. 

• Flexible Delivery – Offered in three formats: 

  • In-person 

  • Live webinars 

  • SCORM-compliant digital modules (launching August 2025) 

• Interactive & Inclusive – Includes engaging interactions, case studies and multilingual support. 

Tested and Refined in the Real World 

The training was piloted in Vietnam and Malaysia from November 2024 to January 2025. Feedback from these sessions helped refine the final program. Early outcomes showed: 

• Greater worker and supervisor confidence 

• Improved hazard reporting 

• Seamless training platform integration for better tracking 

Now Live: CEPN Chemical Safety Training 

The program is now officially available. It covers key topics like hazard identification, emergency response, and worker engagement, and will be available from June 2025 in Chinese, English, Filipino, Malay, Thai and Vietnamese languages with additional languages offered upon request.

CEPN is also expanding its trainer network, with Train-the-Trainer sessions planned for August 2025. Facilities implementing the training may be publicly recognized for their commitment to worker safety. 

For companies looking to enhance their worker safety programs, this training represents a powerful and practical tool. We are proud to have played a role in its development and continue to support organizations in integrating it into their LMS platforms and workplace safety strategies. 

Want to bring this training to your organization?   Contact us today to learn how we can help.