Understand how to work safely with chemicals and other hazardous substances found in the workplace.
This course will enable you to improve and develop your knowledge and skills for working safely with those hazardous substances found within your workplace – a specific requirement of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs).
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for storing and handling workplace hazardous substances
Decant hazardous substances
Demonstrate knowledge of the Personal Protective Equipment requirements for working with hazardous substances
Understand hazardous properties and the adverse effects of hazardous substances
Manage hazardous substance spills in accordance with company procedures
Hazardous Substances in the Workplace Seminar Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Hazardous Substances in the Workplace Seminar training in New Zealand.
The Hazardous Substances in the Workplace Seminar is a one-day practical training course that teaches workers how to safely work with hazardous substances commonly found in New Zealand workplaces. Participants learn safe storage, handling, decanting, spill response, PPE requirements and workplace responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
This seminar is suitable for workers, supervisors, contractors and team leaders who handle, use or work around hazardous substances as part of their job. It is ideal for industries such as manufacturing, engineering, construction, warehousing, logistics, agriculture, maintenance, food processing and facilities management.
Participants will learn how to:
Safely store and handle hazardous substances
Decant hazardous substances safely
Understand hazardous properties and health effects
Select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Manage hazardous substance spills using workplace procedures
Reduce risks when working with workplace chemicals
Apply safe work practices that comply with New Zealand legislation
The course combines practical exercises with real workplace scenarios.
Yes. Participants learn how to safely respond to hazardous substance spills, minimise risks to people and the environment, follow workplace emergency procedures and understand their responsibilities when dealing with chemical incidents. Spill response is a key practical component of the seminar.
Yes. The seminar helps organisations meet the worker training requirements of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 by improving workers' understanding of hazardous substances, workplace controls, PPE requirements and safe handling procedures.
No. The Hazardous Substances in the Workplace Seminar is a professional development seminar and does not include NZQA unit standards. It focuses on practical workplace knowledge and safe handling of hazardous substances rather than formal NZQA assessment.
Yes. Participants should have at least three months of relevant industry work experience before attending the seminar. This ensures learners can relate the practical training to real workplace situations and apply the knowledge effectively.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Hazardous Substances in the Workplace Seminar at workplaces throughout New Zealand or at its nationwide training centres. Onsite delivery allows organisations to train multiple employees together while focusing on their own workplace hazards and procedures.
This seminar benefits organisations across manufacturing, construction, engineering, transport, logistics, warehousing, agriculture, food production, laboratories, healthcare, cleaning services, utilities and any workplace where hazardous substances are stored, handled or used. Safe chemical handling training helps reduce workplace risks, improve compliance and protect workers.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Hazardous Substances in the Workplace Seminar is delivered by experienced trainers using practical exercises and real workplace examples that help participants safely handle chemicals, respond to spills, use PPE correctly and comply with New Zealand hazardous substances legislation. The training equips workers with practical skills they can apply immediately in the workplace.
