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Hazardous Substances for Managers and Supervisors Refresher

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Duration:Half Day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

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$400 Per Person

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This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of workplace hazardous substances and the changes that have been rolled out with the latest EPA notice. (Hazardous substance Notice 2020) ; understand safe storage and handling and learn how to identify, select and apply legislated and other controls designed to minimise the exposure of workers to these risks, and ensure the proper reporting required under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

Not sure which training you require, use the flowchart below or give us a call on 0800 222 388 and our team will be happy to help. 

This course is designed for those in charge of places or people who store of use hazardous substances and need to keep up to date with legal requirements or just want to refresh their knowledge to ensure the safety of their workplace and workmates

Refresher Information:
To remain compliant with Health and Safety legislation and industry 'good practice' guidelines, students are generally required to refresh their training every two years. When booking a refresher course, Safety ’n Action will require evidence of the student's NZQA record of achievement displaying the relevant unit standard/s to the course they are attending. On successful completion of the course, the student's Go Safe card will be updated and reissued with a new refresher date. (Please note no unit standards will be uploaded to NZQA).
If students are unable to provide us with this information, they will need to attend a full course to gain the unit standard/s. Alternatively, if the student has completed prior training and does not hold the applicable NZQA unit standard/s, on request we can provide the student with an attendance certificate only.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of classifying hazardous substances ( GHS Rev 7 system)
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of procedures relating to the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical vocabulary and documentation used for hazardous substances
  4. Understand the potential adverse effects of hazardous substances on the body and environment, types of exposure monitoring, and treatment options
  5. Know the precautions to take relating to the storage and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace
  6. Understand responsibilities relating to the safe storage, handling, and disposal controls compliant to the legislation and workplace requirements

Entry Criteria:

  1. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course. 

NZQA Unit Standards Refreshed

  • Unit Standards - MHHS (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    31290

     

    		 4

    6

    Demonstrate knowledge of safe management and potential adverse effects of hazardous substances in the workplace

    31293

    		 4

    3

    Demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances in the workplace

     

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Hazardous Substances Managers and Supervisors Refresher Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Hazardous Substances Managers and Supervisors Refresher course in New Zealand.

The Hazardous Substances Managers and Supervisors Refresher is a half-day course designed for managers and supervisors who have previously completed Hazardous Substances for Managers and Supervisors training and need to refresh their knowledge. The course revisits key topics including GHS classifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), risk controls, storage and handling requirements, emergency procedures and responsibilities under New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
This refresher is ideal for managers, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, warehouse managers and anyone who has previously completed Hazardous Substances for Managers and Supervisors training and needs to update their knowledge to maintain workplace competency and compliance.
Participants will refresh their knowledge of:
  • GHS hazardous substance classifications
  • Reading and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Identifying health and environmental hazards
  • Applying the hierarchy of controls
  • Safe storage and handling of hazardous substances
  • Emergency response and spill procedures
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 responsibilities
  • Supervising workers who handle hazardous substances
The course uses practical examples and current industry best practice to reinforce knowledge.
No. This is a refresher course and does not award new NZQA unit standards. Instead, it helps managers and supervisors maintain and update their knowledge following completion of the full Hazardous Substances for Managers and Supervisors course, supporting ongoing workplace competency and compliance.
Safety 'n Action recommends completing a refresher every two years to ensure knowledge remains current with legislative requirements, industry best practice and workplace changes. Regular refresher training helps organisations maintain compliance and ensures supervisors can effectively manage hazardous substance risks.
Participants should have previously completed the Hazardous Substances for Managers and Supervisors course and hold NZQA Unit Standard 31290. Students should also have at least three months of relevant industry experience and meet Safety 'n Action's English language requirements before attending the refresher.
Yes. Completing refresher training is widely recognised by employers as evidence that managers and supervisors maintain current knowledge of hazardous substance management. Regular training supports workplace compliance and helps organisations meet their obligations under New Zealand health and safety legislation.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Hazardous Substances Managers and Supervisors Refresher training throughout New Zealand at its training centres or onsite at workplaces. Group training allows organisations to update the knowledge of multiple managers and supervisors efficiently while minimising operational disruption.
This refresher is valuable for managers and supervisors across manufacturing, engineering, construction, logistics, warehousing, agriculture, transport, laboratories, utilities, healthcare and any industry where workers use, store or handle hazardous substances. Keeping knowledge current helps reduce chemical risks and maintain workplace compliance.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Hazardous Substances Managers and Supervisors Refresher is delivered by experienced trainers using current legislation and practical workplace scenarios. Participants update their knowledge of GHS classifications, SDS interpretation, risk controls and legal responsibilities, helping organisations maintain safe and compliant hazardous substance management practices.

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