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This course has been developed to provide the learner with an understanding of the controls that should be applied to hazardous substances and dangerous goods in the workplace.
Hazardous substances and dangerous goods can pose significant risks to workers, workplaces and the environment if they are not managed correctly. Exposure to harmful chemicals, improper storage, unsafe handling and accidental spills can result in serious injuries, illness, fires and environmental damage. Understanding how to identify hazards, interpret safety data sheets, use appropriate protective equipment and follow safe handling procedures helps workers recognise risks and take practical steps to prevent incidents before they occur.
This course is for Victorian workers, supervisors, team leaders, WHS professionals and business owners who handle, store, transport or work around hazardous substances and dangerous goods. Particularly relevant to manufacturing, construction, warehousing, transport, logistics, healthcare, laboratories and industrial workplaces. Also suitable for organisations responsible for workplace chemical safety, risk management and regulatory compliance.
For Victorian businesses, providing appropriate training supports a safer workplace and helps workers and employers understand their responsibilities under relevant workplace health and safety legislation and regulations. By building awareness of chemical hazards, safe storage requirements, emergency response procedures and risk control measures, this course helps organisations reduce workplace incidents, strengthen safety practices and support a culture of proactive risk management.
This course provides an understanding of:
