Safe Handling of Chemicals Awareness Training (non-accredited)
We offer our chemical training course to managers, supervisors, health and safety representatives, and of course the employees who are required to handle the hazardous substances as part of their jobs. We aim to provide all participants with the essential skills and knowledge to understand their importance in creating and maintaining a safe workplace.
What is covered in the chemical awareness training courses?
- Chemicals in the workplace
- Safe handling of chemicals
- Chemical risk management
- Hazardous materials
- Incident management
Upon completion of chemical safety training the participant should be aware of their role and responsibilities regarding safe chemical handling. They should be able to identify and assess hazardous chemicals and substances and put in place control measures that minimise likely exposure to chemical in the workplace.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this course.
FOS Entry Requirements:
- USI -Students are to provide their Unique Student Identifier.
- Fitness to participate (fitness levels will vary depending on the course)
- Enclosed footwear and suitable clothing
- LLN (language literacy and numeracy) – A basic level of reading, writing and the ability to articulate in English are required in order to complete the course work. For students with LLN issues they will be required to complete a LLN assessment and will be required to arrive 30mins prior to class to complete this. Students with a language barrier are required to provide a scribe for their training. If a student fails the LLN assessment they will be referred to external student support services for further assistance. Enrolment will not commence until the required LLN skills are achieved.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 7.30am – 10.000am face to face or self-paced for online bookings
- Cost: $115.00 per person plus GST for face to face delivery of $60.00 plus GST for our E-Learning (online) option
- Course Venue: Focus On Safety Office, on Client’s premises or online delivery available
- Certification: Successful participants will receive a Certificate of attendance
- Microwaves and fridge are available for student use. Morning tea & Lunch are not provided.
Cancellation of Training
Focus On Safety Pty Ltd realise that cancellation or deferment of a course is sometimes unavoidable and therefore have established the following guidelines:
- Focus On Safety Pty Ltd registration/booking form binds the client to full payment on completion of the Training or Assessment
- No penalty applies if student is moved to another course date in the first instance. However if student is moved multiple times full course fees will apply
- Full fee if cancellation request is received less than 48 hours before the commencement of the course
See the Student Handbook for more information.