Hazardous chemicals are present in almost every Australian workplace — from cleaning products and solvents to industrial chemicals, paints, fuels and process fluids. Chemical safety training is a legal requirement under Australian WHS Regulations, and workers who handle, store or work near these substances are required to understand the risks they present and how to manage them safely.

This online Chemical Safety and Handling Awareness course gives workers across all industries a comprehensive foundation in the safe use, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods. It covers everything from understanding how chemicals enter the body and affect health, through to reading Safety Data Sheets, interpreting GHS labels, applying the hierarchy of controls, and responding safely to a chemical emergency.

The course is aligned with the Australian Model WHS Regulations and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals — the national standard that governs how hazardous chemicals are identified, labelled and communicated in Australian workplaces. It is suitable for workers at all experience levels across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, transport, resources and any other industry where chemicals are present.

• Workers who use, handle, prepare or store chemicals as part of their role
• Supervisors and team leaders responsible for the safe management of chemicals in the workplace
• HSE advisors and safety officers seeking a documented baseline training for their workforce
• New starters and contractors entering workplaces where hazardous chemicals or dangerous goods are present
• Anyone required to demonstrate chemical safety awareness as part of a site induction or WHS compliance requirement

• How hazardous chemicals enter the body through different exposure pathways — inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption and injection — and the acute and chronic health effects that can result from chemical exposure in the workplace
• The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals — what it is, how it works, and how to identify and interpret the GHS hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements found on chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets
• Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) codes and symbols — how dangerous goods are classified under the ADG Code, what the different class labels and placards mean, and how the ADG classification system relates to GHS in an Australian workplace context
• How to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — including the purpose and structure of each of the 16 sections, how to locate critical safety information quickly, and the legal obligation on PCBUs to maintain a current SDS register for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace
• Chemical compatibility, segregation, storage, preparation and handling — including how to identify incompatible chemicals, the requirements for safe storage and separation of dangerous goods, and the practical precautions that apply when preparing and handling hazardous substances
• Risk management and hazard control using the hierarchy of controls — from elimination and substitution through to engineering controls, administrative measures and the correct selection, use, care and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for chemical hazards
• The Australian WHS legislative framework as it applies to hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods — including the obligations of PCBUs and workers under the Model WHS Act and Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice for managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
• Basic emergency response procedures for chemical incidents — including first response firefighting for chemical fires, basic first aid for chemical exposure, and the steps for a safe and controlled evacuation when a chemical emergency occurs

Course cost $59.00 plus GST

Full payment is required prior to enrolment into the course.

Payment can be made using Credit Card, PayPal, and Apple Pay.

If you would like to make a group booking or use a Purchase Order, please contact sales@allglobaltraining.com.au

This course is conducted fully online.

Once you have enrolled, the course will remain open to you for 90 days.  You can re-visit the course as many times as you like and resume from where you left off.

• Newest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, or Safari.
  Google Chrome is recommended.

• Browser must have JavaScript enabled (most do)

• Speakers or headphones are required.

• Internet connection with 2.5 Mbps+.

• Check that your company firewall is not blocking the video content.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to have proficiency in reading and typing in English, as well as basic computer skills.

This course is fully online so you will need to have access to a computer, tablet or phone and have an email address to complete your registration.

Upon completion, candidates will be awarded a certificate of completion in Chemical Safety and Handling.