Hazardous Substances Practical Seminar
Key Information
Duration:Half Day (4 Hours)
Maximum Attendees: 12
Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace
Get a relevant workplace practical understanding and knowledge on how to deal with chemicals in the workplace.
This is a tailored course for PCBU who wish to meet the requirements of Hazardous Substance Regulation 4.5 and 4.6. This is a non unit standard course designed to inform workers of the specific hazards of their worksite and how to safety handle and deal with an emergency. We also ensure they are aware to a workers duties in respect of the substances they handle. A range of practical exercises may be completed including Decanting a liquid, Changing a gas Cylinder or Spill management.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Knowledge of obligations under the Hazardous Substances Regulations 2017 Regulations
- Understanding the physicochemical and health hazards associated with chemicals at work
- Site Specific procedures for safe storage and handling of plant and substances
- Emergency procedures relevant to their site
Hazardous Substances Practical Seminar Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Hazardous Substances Practical Seminar training in New Zealand.
The Hazardous Substances Practical Seminar is a hands-on workplace training course that teaches workers how to safely handle, store and manage hazardous substances. The seminar focuses on practical skills, workplace compliance and emergency response procedures to help businesses meet the requirements of New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
This course is designed for workers, supervisors, managers and contractors who work with hazardous substances, chemicals, fuels, gases or dangerous goods. It is suitable for employees in manufacturing, construction, engineering, warehousing, logistics, agriculture, laboratories, healthcare and other industries where hazardous substances are used or stored.
Participants learn practical skills including:
- Safe handling of hazardous substances
- Chemical storage and segregation requirements
- Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Hazard identification and risk controls
- Spill response procedures
- Emergency planning and incident response
- Safe decanting and transfer of chemicals
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
- Workplace responsibilities under hazardous substances legislation
Yes. The seminar is designed to help businesses meet worker training requirements under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017. It provides practical instruction that helps workers understand chemical hazards, workplace controls, emergency procedures and safe work practices.
Yes. Participants learn how to respond safely to chemical spills, leaks and hazardous substance incidents. The seminar covers spill containment, emergency procedures, reporting requirements and actions workers should take to minimise risks to people, property and the environment.
Hazardous substances include chemicals, fuels, solvents, cleaning products, compressed gases, acids, paints, pesticides and other substances that can cause harm to people or the environment. Workers who handle hazardous substances must understand the risks and controls associated with their use, storage and disposal.
Yes. One of the key benefits of this seminar is that it can be tailored to your organisation's hazardous substances, workplace procedures, equipment and operational risks. This makes the training highly relevant and practical for participants.
Yes. Safety 'n Action can deliver the seminar onsite at your workplace anywhere in New Zealand or at one of its training centres. Onsite delivery allows participants to learn using their own workplace procedures, equipment and hazardous substances where appropriate.
This training is valuable for businesses in manufacturing, engineering, construction, transport, logistics, warehousing, agriculture, food processing, healthcare, laboratories, utilities, cleaning services and any workplace where hazardous substances are handled, stored or transported.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Hazardous Substances Practical Seminar combines expert instruction with real-world workplace scenarios and practical exercises. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely manage hazardous substances, improve workplace compliance and reduce the risk of chemical-related incidents.
