About this Course
This course aims to familiarise participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the provisions of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulation 2001.
Who should Attend?
Employees directly involved with the use of hazardous substances as well as those seeking general awareness of hazardous substances.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the legislation relating to Hazardous Substances in NSW
- Describe the health and safety effects relating to the use of hazardous substances
- Participate in hazard identification, risk assessment and control
- Identify hazards relating to hazardous substances and associated tasks in the workplace
- Assess the risks relating to the use of hazardous substances in the workplace
- Control the risks relating to hazardous substances
- Communicate and consult regarding implementation of hazardous substances management plans
- Design a management program for hazardous substances
- Implement an appropriate monitoring and health surveillance program for hazardous substances
Course Content
- Explain the inter-relationship of the OHS Act 2000, regulations, codes of practice and standards
- List the major components of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory reform package
- Interpret some of the specialised terms and acronyms used
- Describe what is meant by a hazardous substance
- Identify the main routes of exposure
- Interpret material safety data sheets and labels
- Decide if an assessment is simple and obvious or if detailed assessment is needed
- Distinguish between biological and environmental monitoring
- Recognise the need for appropriate control measures
- Define the term consultation
Assessment
Assessment is informal and is through observation of participant contribution to discussion, short answer discussions and successful completion of training exercises and activities.
Qualification
Successful participants are issued with a certificate of attendance.
Course delivery
► 1 day
Please email admin@safetyrecruitment.com.au to register or call 1300 585 128