A practical introduction to working safely with hazardous chemicals in Australia. Learn how the GHS classification and labelling system works, how to read a Safety Data Sheet, what belongs in a hazardous chemicals register and the basics of safe storage, exposure standards and spill response.
~60 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain how hazardous chemicals are classified and labelled in Australia under GHS 7
Interpret pictograms, signal words, and hazard and precautionary statements on chemical labels
Locate and use the key sections of a Safety Data Sheet and check that it is current
Describe basic storage and segregation principles and the purpose of the hazardous chemicals register
Outline exposure standards, health monitoring and the first steps in responding to a chemical spill
Course Content
1. Hazardous chemicals and the Australian legal framework
2. GHS 7: classification, labels, pictograms and signal words
3. Safety Data Sheets and the hazardous chemicals register
4. Storage, segregation, exposure standards and health monitoring
5. Spills, emergencies and everyday safe practice
6. Apply it: a workplace decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Workers who use, handle, store or work near hazardous chemicals, in workshops, laboratories, warehouses, cleaning, manufacturing, agriculture and trades, plus supervisors and purchasing staff.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for licensed or accredited training, such as accredited chemical handling, dangerous goods transport or ChemCert-style courses required for specific chemicals or roles in your state or territory.
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$59.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~60 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
Workers who use, handle, store or work near hazardous chemicals, in workshops, laboratories, warehouses, cleaning, manufacturing, agriculture and trades, plus supervisors and purchasing staff.
Buying for a team? Set the quantity to the number of people. You’ll receive an enrolment code for each seat.
