This course is designed to train people to identify the health and safety risks of the chemicals in a workplace; and to identify, select and apply the legislated and other controls designed to minimise the exposure of workers to these risks, and ensure the proper reporting.
DurationBetween 600–900 New Zealanders are estimated to die from work-related illness every year, many from chronic illness arising from poor controls on the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
This course is designed to train people to identify the health and safety risks of the chemicals in a workplace; and to identify, select and apply the legislated and other controls designed to minimise the exposure of workers to these risks, and ensure the proper reporting.
The course addresses the requirements of a ‘Competent Person’ as specified under r19.1 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
After the successful completion of this course trainees will be able to demonstrate and explain the:
Classification of workplace chemicals according to their hazardous property thresholds
Routes of contamination, pollution and/or exposure, the safety risks and health effects of workplace chemicals
Storage, handling, and disposal controls compliant to the legislation and workplace requirements
Monitoring of controls managing the risks of workplace chemicals
Management of workplace chemical emergencies and there establishment of controls
Documentation and reporting requirements under the current legislation.
VHNZ has over 25 years’ experience in providing NZQA accredited safety training; VHNZ was registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA in 1998 and have been a Category 1 provider following NZQA EER audits in 2013, 2017 and 2021.
Across VHNZ, there is a profound dedication to developing world class safety training that is engaging, meaningful and successful.
We believe all people have the right to access the tools to achieve their potential and succeed. We take a personal responsibility for our performance and for the achievement of trainees in our care.
We are innovative and responsive to the needs of our trainees, communicate openly and honestly, support and encourage them, share knowledge and ideas, and work collaboratively for their benefit.
What we do
Now with over 100+ staff, 120+ trainers and 110+ courses on offer; we have the capacity and capabilities to deliver nationwide training like no other provider. We know your industry.
All of our trainers have extensive industry experience and have been selected to join the Vertical Horizonz team because of their standout performance within their chosen field.
We are trainers, consultants, and coaches in leadership, health & safety, customer experience, and continuous improvement. We work collaboratively with our clients to help create Remarkable Organisations with Exceptional People.
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