Hazardous Substances Awareness

Online

Gain the knowledge and confidence to identify, manage, and control hazardous substances, keeping your worksite safe, compliant, and job-ready.

Course Overview

Managing hazardous substances safely is essential on any modern worksite. This practical online course gives learners the knowledge and confidence to identify hazardous chemicals, interpret labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), apply effective risk controls, maintain compliance records, and respond appropriately to spills and emergencies.

Designed for workers, supervisors, and site-based personnel across civil construction, construction, manufacturing, and related industries, the course uses real-world examples, interactive scenarios, and knowledge checks to build practical WHS capability. By the end of the course, learners will have a stronger understanding of their legal responsibilities and the steps required to help keep themselves, their team, and their workplace safe.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Explain key legal duties and responsibilities for managing hazardous substances in the workplace
Recognise important WHS terms, Codes of Practice, and the role of GHS labelling and SDSs
Identify hazardous chemicals and interpret label elements, pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements
Locate and use key information in Safety Data Sheets to support safe handling, storage, and emergency response
Label decanted chemicals correctly and maintain chemical registers and SDS libraries
Apply hazard identification, risk assessment, and the hierarchy of controls to hazardous chemical risks
Select appropriate PPE and follow safe storage and segregation practices
Understand when health monitoring and air monitoring may be required
Maintain accurate records relating to hazardous chemicals, monitoring, and worker rights
Respond safely to chemical spills and emergencies using the correct procedures, PPE, spill kits, reporting, and follow-up actions

Course Duration

Our eLearning course is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. With a concise and effective curriculum, you can complete the entire course at your own pace.