Chemical Safety At Work

Between 600 - 900 New Zealanders are estimated to die from work-related illness every year, many from chronic illness arising from the unnecessary exposure to hazardous chemicals.

This course is designed to train workers to identify the health and safety risks of the chemicals at work and correctly apply controls designed to minimise their exposure to these risks. The course ensures PCBU meet the requirements of Regulation 4.5 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

After the successful completion of this course trainees will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• their obligations under the current legislation
• the health and safety risks associated with their workplace chemicals
• the controls required to reduce the risk of exposure
• the safe use of equipment, including PPE, to reduce their risk of exposure
• their actions during chemical emergencies at work
• an emergency involving Hazardous Substances in the workplace.