Chemical Handling, Use and Storage Rules Course

Chemical Handling, Use and Storage Rules

This short course provides users with a basic knowledge of chemical safety and a better understanding of how to handle, use and store hazardous chemicals. Designed for lab technicians or those entering the chemical industry, this course will act as an introduction to chemical safety in the workplace.

Highlights

This course covers the following topics of discussion

This non-accredited course can be completed over two short sessions of 2–3 hours each. Upon enrolment, students are provided with three months in which to complete the course. The course is available through our online Learning Management System and is involves a mix of eLearning presentations, learner guides and short quizzes. It is self-paced, allowing the students to work according to their schedules and abilities—as long as it's completed within three months. Upon completion of the course, students will be issued with a certificate of completion as recognition of this achievement.

If you are just starting a role in the chemical industry, or if you want to refresh your knowledge of the safety standards required at the workplace, this course is for you. It is perfect for lab technicians, graduates, material scientists, and anyone else who handles hazardous chemicals and would like to know more about the safety requirements.

This short course is available in two versions for learners: an Australian version and a global version.

Australian Version

In addition to the topics listed above, this version provides an overview of the legislative framework for WHS in Australia, as well as the relevant industry bodies concerned with Chemicals. Other information includes how the GHS is applied in Australia and hazard classification of chemicals using the HCIS. An outline of the Australian version of the course is provided below.

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Global Version

In addition to the topics listed above, this version provides a global perspective of the chemical industry. It also provides an overview of how the GHS is implemented throughout the world including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. An outline of the Global version of the course is provided below.

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Price

Price is in AUD and GST inclusive
For students outside of Australia, no GST will be charged but a 10% processing and exchange fee will be incurred.

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Australian Course curriculum

Part 1

Background in Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws

Discuss the model WHS laws and common legislative tools such as Acts, Regulations and Standards. Compare OHS states to WHS states and territories.

The Chemical Industry in Australia

Overview of the chemical industry globally and in Australia, whilst reviewing the four major chemical regulatory schemes: Industry, Agriculture/Veterinary, Pharmaceuticals and Food.

Roles and Responsibilities of People in the Workplace

Duty holders under WHS/OHS law in relation to hazardous chemicals, including duty of care and due diligence.

Safety Procedures Involved in Chemical Handling and Use

Explain hazard and risk and the purpose and structure of a Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) within the context of workplace health and safety.

Hazard identification through the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Explain hazard identification and introduce health hazards and toxicity. Discuss the GHS and how hazard communication can assist in recognising chemical hazards as well as using the HCIS database.

The Risk Management Process

Review the risk management process and the use of a risk matrix to assist in a risk assessment. Also discuss the hierarchy of control and how to apply it.

Record Keeping and Management of Registers

Review workplace registers including a hazardous chemical register, Manifest, Dangerous Goods and hazardous substance register, and incident register.

Part 2

Common Information Sources for Health and Safety in the Workplace Including Placards

Review definition of policy, processes, and procedures as well as Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and emergency plans. Learn about placarding requirements for hazardous chemical storage in the workplace.

Chemical Risks regarding Exposure and Accidents

Explanation of exposure standards, including possible routes of exposure. Discuss spills and emergency procedures.

Chemical Functions in the Workplace

Overview of different chemical identifiers and nomenclature as well as discussion of common chemical types in the workplace, including corrosives, flammables, and solvents.

Hazardous Chemical Labels

Overview of GHS labelling requirements for hazardous chemicals and labelling of pesticides.

Instructions for Transport, Handling and Storage of Chemicals

Explanation of Dangerous Goods and safe storage of chemicals with review of incompatibilities.

Instructions for Use, Maintenance and Storage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Review of common PPE and information on maintenance and storage.

Global Course curriculum

Part 1

The Chemical Industry

Overview of the chemical industry and introduction to common workplace health and safety terms and tools.

Roles and Responsibilities of People in the Workplace

Review of the typical duty holders in Workplace Health and safety such as employers, officers, workers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers.

Safety Procedures Involved in Chemical Handling and Use

Explain hazard and risk and the purpose and structure of a Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) within the context of workplace health and safety.

Hazard identification through the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Explain hazard identification and introduce health hazards and toxicity. Discuss the GHS and how hazard communication can assist in recognising chemical hazards as well as using the ECHA database. Detailed implementation of the GHS throughout the world including in the USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The Risk Management Process

Review the risk management process and the use of a risk matrix to assist in a risk assessment. Also discuss the hierarchy of control and how to apply it.

Record Keeping and Management of Registers

Compare and contrast common workplace registers including inventories, hazardous chemical registers, Dangerous Goods registers, and incident registers.

Part 2

Common Information Sources for Health and Safety in the Workplace

Review definition of policy, processes, and procedures as well as discuss emergency plans and sections of the SDS to be used in an emergency.

Chemical Risks regarding Exposure and Accidents

Explanation of exposure standards, including possible routes of exposure. Discuss spills and emergency procedures.

Chemical Functions in the Workplace

Overview of different chemical identifiers and nomenclature as well as discussion of common chemical types in the workplace, including corrosives, flammables, and solvents.

Hazardous Chemical Labels

Overview of the GHS labelling requirements for hazardous chemicals.

Instructions for Transport, Handling and Storage of Chemicals

Explanation of Dangerous Goods and safe storage of chemicals with review of incompatibilities.

Instructions for Use, Maintenance and Storage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Review of common PPE and information on maintenance and storage.

	Australian Version	Global Version
Australian WHS laws	Yes	No
The chemical Industry	Yes - Australian specific including Chemical Regulatory schemes	Yes – a global perspective
Typical roles and responsibilities of those in the workplace	Yes – with reference to the WHS laws	yes
Safety Procedures Involved in Chemical Handling and Use	Yes	yes
Overview of the GHS	Yes – With how it applies to Australia	Yes – Including detailed implementation of the GHS throughout the world including in USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Hazard identification through the GHS	Using HCIS database	Using the ECHA database
Risk Management	Yes	yes
Common routes of exposure	Yes	yes
Information sources for health and safety	Yes – including placards in Australia	Yes
Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals in Australia	Yes	No
Labelling requirements for GHS	Yes – Australia specific and includes labelling of pesticides.	Yes – Requirements covered include EU, UK and USA.
Manifest site plans	Yes	No
Dangerous Goods and Incompatibility chart	Yes	Yes
PPE Types and storage	Yes	Yes

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	Completed entirely online
	Two short sessions (2–3 hours each)
	Interactive eLearning and self assessment quizzes
	Immediate access to all course content and reading material
	No set classes, self-paced, and the eLearning will save your position when you leave

	Three months to complete
	Access to learner guides and additional industry resources
	Multiple choice quiz to measure assessment
	Certificate upon completion

Chemical Handling, Use and Storage Rules Course