TLID2003 Handle Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Substances

There are thousands of different chemicals used in Australia, many of which are classified as dangerous goods/ hazardous substances. Our course covers the following topics:

What are hazardous substances, Types of hazardous substances, How to recognise dangerous goods/hazardous substances, Exposure to hazardous substances and routes of exposure, Globally Harmonised system of classification (GHS), SDS information and how to interpret it, Hazardous chemicals register, Risk assessments, PPE, Personal hygiene, Transport and storage of hazardous substances, What are dangerous goods, Dangerous goods classification, Identifying dangerous goods, ADG vs GHS, Instruction and training, Duties of those involved with dangerous goods, Placarding of vehicles, Documentation, Transporting dangerous goods, Dangerous goods licencing, Barricading ,Signage, HAZCHEM code, Placarding, Storage areas, Storage area maintenance, Inspections, Bunding, Transfer of dangerous goods, Separation/segregation, Gas cylinder storage, Emergency procedures, Emergency plans, Spill control, Fire prevention, Static electricity, Load shifting in hazardous areas.

This is a full day course, starting with some classroom theory presentations, written assessments and concluding with a practical site inspection of storage areas and completing a materials register.