Hazardous Substances Awareness

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Hazardous substances common to your workplace.
• Adverse effects to people and the environment.
• Safety data sheet information, labels and signage.
• Workplace procedures to prevent adverse effects.
• Workplace controls.
• Emergency procedures and response information.
• Workplace procedures for unlabelled and unmarked containers.
• Identify appropriate workplace personnel for decision-making and action.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances in a workplace and their potential adverse effects.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a workplace’s procedures to prevent adverse effects of hazardous substances.

Course structure

The course is conducted in a classroom environment and is theory based.

Course prerequisites

Recommended to have NZQA US 497 or Workplace Safety Plus.

Assessment process

Theory assessment which takes place when the student is ready.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Covered-in footwear.
• A copy of your workplace hazardous substances/chemical procedure.