Hazardous Substances in the Workplace

This course is designed for those who need to manage, use, assess and make decisions on the choice, storage and handling of hazardous substances. It is especially relevant for Safety and Health Representatives, OSH staff, Line Managers, Safety and Health Committee Members and Warehouse/Store Managers.
Duration: 1 day
Dates: See below
Location: North Lake
Price: $441 Member / $490 Non-Member

The course will focus on the hazardous substances requirements of the WHS Act and regulations. The course will also cover the Dangerous Goods Safety Act and regulations.

Name Date Time Location

On completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the requirements of the Dangerous Goods Regulations and Hazardous Substances Regulations
  • Determine, through calculation, the requirements for licensing of premises
  • Construct suitable HAZCHEM placards
  • Determine the suitability of storage facilities for hazardous substances
  • Determine the suitability of labels applied to hazardous substances
  • Discuss the options for disposal of hazardous substances
  • Apply purchasing and other administrative controls to the use of hazardous substances
  • Assess the level and requirements for information, instruction and training of employees using hazardous substances

 

On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate of attendance.

Student TypePrice
Member$441
Non-Member$490

Similar Courses

Response, Investigation and Management of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Mining)

4 days
Non-member $1750 ($875 Level 1, $875 Level 2) Member $1500 ($750 Level 1, $750 Level 2)

Response, Investigation and Management of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Mining)

4 days
Non-member $1750 ($875 Level 1, $875 Level 2) Member $1500 ($750 Level 1, $750 Level 2)
The program was developed jointly by the WHS Foundation and our program partner FIFO Focus funded by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) under the government’s Mental Health Awareness and Respect (MARS) program. Thi...

BSB41419 Certificate IV Work Health and Safety

5 days face to face
$1,795.50 Member / $1,995 Non-Member

BSB41419 Certificate IV Work Health and Safety

5 days face to face
$1,795.50 Member / $1,995 Non-Member
This course is for those in Perth who are interested in attaining skills and knowledge to work in a work health and safety (WHS) role, and who may be required to work independently or under supervision.

Mining WHS Statutory Supervisor Course

3 days face to face
$895 Member / $995 Non-Member

Mining WHS Statutory Supervisor Course

3 days face to face
$895 Member / $995 Non-Member
The Mining WHS Statutory Supervisor Course is designed to equip Statutory Supervisors with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles competently and meet the requirements under Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022.