This specialized course ensures that employees and supervisors understand the specific dangers posed by chemicals and how to comply with the stringent legal requirements to minimize exposure and maintain a safe working environment.

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Major Topics Covered

 

• Legal Framework and Compliance

  • Overview of the Hazardous Chemical Agents (HCA) Regulations under the OHS Act.

  • Understanding the employer's and employee's legal duties regarding HCAs.

  • Requirements for HCA Risk Assessments.

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• Hazard Identification and Information

  • Interpretation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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• Exposure Monitoring and Limits

  • Understanding Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and Threshold Limit Values (TLVs).

  • Procedures for Air Monitoring and Biological Monitoring to ensure compliance.

  • Managing substances that exceed exposure limits.

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• Control Measures for HCAs

  • Applying the Hierarchy of Controls specifically to chemical hazards

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• Safe Handling, Storage, and PPE

  • Requirements for Ventilation and Storage (segregation, fire prevention).

  • Correct Selection, Use, and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (respirators, chemical-resistant gloves).

  • Procedures for Waste Disposal and managing chemical spills.

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• Emergency Procedures

  • Responding to Chemical Spills (clean-up kits, isolation).

  • First Aid procedures for chemical exposure (eye contact, ingestion).

  • Requirements for emergency Eye Wash and Safety Shower facilities.

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By the end of this course

learners will be competent to interpret chemical safety information, implement appropriate controls, use the correct PPE, and respond effectively to chemical emergencies, thereby protecting themselves and co-workers from the risks associated with Hazardous Chemical Agents.