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Chemical Safety at Work (62921)

Monday 25th July 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawkes Bay Racecourse, 300 Prospect Road, Raureka, Hastings View Map
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Purpose

Between 600–900 New Zealanders are estimated to die from work-related illness every year, many from chronic illness arising from the unnecessary exposure to hazardous chemicals.

 

This course is designed to train workers to identify the health and safety risks of the chemicals at work and correctly apply controls designed to minimise their exposure to these risks.

The course ensures PCBU meet the requirements of Section 4.5 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

 

Who Should Attend

Section 4.5 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 require all workers at risk of exposure to Hazardous Substances at work to attend this training.

 

Course Outline

Trainees will be introduced to their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the Hazardous Substances Regulations; trained to identify the hazardous substances on their workplace, interpret workplace SDS or equivalent documentation, and check and implement the controls to minimise their risks of exposure. Trainees will drill actions to take during chemical emergencies according to their workplace procedures.

 


Course Objectives

 

After the successful completion of this course trainees will be able to demonstrate  knowledge of:

 

  • their obligations under the current legislation
  • the health and safety risks associated with their workplace chemicals
  • the controls required to reduce the risk of exposure
  • the safe use of equipment, including PPE, to reduce their risk of exposure
  • their actions during chemical emergencies at work
  • an emergency involving Hazardous Substances in the workplace.

 

NZQA Unit Standards

31292 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace procedures relating to hazardous substances.

 

Legislative Driver

Aligned to Section 4.5 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017

 

 

NOTE:  This course may not be sufficient to meet the evidence requirements of a ‘Competent Person’ as specified under regulation 19.1 of the Regulations 2017. People intending to handle 'tracked substances' or manage chemical stores should complete our Chemical Handling and Storage course

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Purpose Between 600–900 New Zealanders are estimated to die from work-related illness every year, many from chronic illness... more

Chemical Safety at Work (US 31292) $250.00 +GST
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Available 31 May 2022 - 25 Jul 2022

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