This advanced course is designed for those responsible for managing, storing, using, disposing of, and handling hazardous substances in a workplace. Course content includes the use of signage, inventory, tracking, and managing adverse effects of hazardous substances.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

​At the completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of classifying hazardous substances.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the potential adverse effects of hazardous substances on the body and environment, types of exposure monitoring, and treatment options.
• Interpret health and safety information for safe handling, storage, and disposal of a hazardous substance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage, tracking requirements, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Explain and understand the concepts of multiple causation and root-cause analysis.
• Learn about the purpose of a hazard register and its advantages in managing risks.
• Understand legislative requirements on incidents and accidents—barriers to reporting near-miss incidents and how to overcome them.
• Describe and demonstrate the response to the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances.

Numeracy and Literacy: All students must have the ability to write, speak and understand basic English to complete the assessments. less