Hazardous Chemicals Awareness

Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) at a workplace have obligations under the legislation in relation to hazardous chemicals. This obligation also applies to other persons such as importers and suppliers of hazardous chemicals.

This course will give participants an understanding of the use, handling and storage of hazardous chemicals and mixtures. It also identifies how workers can be effectively involved in the process of hazardous chemicals management by identifying associated risks and minimising those risks as required by legislation. A practical risk assessment activity is incorporated in the training. Participants are encouraged to bring workplace documentation such as Safety Data Sheets and Chemical Risk Assessments for use during activities.

Hazardous Chemicals Awareness

  • Legislation
  • Controlling and managing risks associated with hazardous chemicals
  • How to identify a hazardous chemical/dangerous good
  • How can hazardous chemicals enter your body/exposure routes
  • Types of hazardous chemicals (solids, liquids, gases etc.)
  • Possible effects of exposure to chemicals
  • Safety Data Sheets (including practical activity)
  • Risk and Safety Phrases
  • Labeling hazardous chemicals - Globally Harmonised System of Classification (GHS)
  • Storage, handling and isolation of hazardous chemicals
  • Keeping hazardous chemicals stable
  • Emergency plans and safety equipment
  • Hazardous chemicals register
  • Manifest of hazardous chemicals
  • Placards

Delivery

Training is delivered face to face and includes a written assessment.


Award and Recognition

Successful participants will be awarded with a Statement of Attendance.