Background in Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws
Discuss the model WHS laws and common legislative tools such as Acts, Regulations and Standards. Compare OHS states to WHS states and territories.
The Chemical Industry in Australia
Overview of the chemical industry globally and in Australia, whilst reviewing the four major chemical regulatory schemes: Industry, Agriculture/Veterinary, Pharmaceuticals and Food.
Roles and Responsibilities of People in the Workplace
Duty holders under WHS/OHS law in relation to hazardous chemicals, including duty of care and due diligence.
Safety Procedures Involved in Chemical Handling and Use
Explain hazard and risk and the purpose and structure of a Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) within the context of workplace health and safety.
Hazard identification through the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Explain hazard identification and introduce health hazards and toxicity. Discuss the GHS and how hazard communication can assist in recognising chemical hazards as well as using the HCIS database.
The Risk Management Process
Review the risk management process and the use of a risk matrix to assist in a risk assessment. Also discuss the hierarchy of control and how to apply it.
Record Keeping and Management of Registers
Review workplace registers including a hazardous chemical register, Manifest, Dangerous Goods and hazardous substance register, and incident register.
Common Information Sources for Health and Safety in the Workplace Including Placards
Review definition of policy, processes, and procedures as well as Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and emergency plans. Learn about placarding requirements for hazardous chemical storage in the workplace.
Chemical Risks regarding Exposure and Accidents
Explanation of exposure standards, including possible routes of exposure. Discuss spills and emergency procedures.
Chemical Functions in the Workplace
Overview of different chemical identifiers and nomenclature as well as discussion of common chemical types in the workplace, including corrosives, flammables, and solvents.
Hazardous Chemical Labels
Overview of GHS labelling requirements for hazardous chemicals and labelling of pesticides.
Instructions for Transport, Handling and Storage of Chemicals
Explanation of Dangerous Goods and safe storage of chemicals with review of incompatibilities.
Instructions for Use, Maintenance and Storage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Review of common PPE and information on maintenance and storage.
The Chemical Industry
Overview of the chemical industry and introduction to common workplace health and safety terms and tools.
Roles and Responsibilities of People in the Workplace
Review of the typical duty holders in Workplace Health and safety such as employers, officers, workers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers.
Safety Procedures Involved in Chemical Handling and Use
Explain hazard and risk and the purpose and structure of a Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) within the context of workplace health and safety.
Hazard identification through the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Explain hazard identification and introduce health hazards and toxicity. Discuss the GHS and how hazard communication can assist in recognising chemical hazards as well as using the ECHA database. Detailed implementation of the GHS throughout the world including in the USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The Risk Management Process
Review the risk management process and the use of a risk matrix to assist in a risk assessment. Also discuss the hierarchy of control and how to apply it.
Record Keeping and Management of Registers
Compare and contrast common workplace registers including inventories, hazardous chemical registers, Dangerous Goods registers, and incident registers.
Common Information Sources for Health and Safety in the Workplace
Review definition of policy, processes, and procedures as well as discuss emergency plans and sections of the SDS to be used in an emergency.
Chemical Risks regarding Exposure and Accidents
Explanation of exposure standards, including possible routes of exposure. Discuss spills and emergency procedures.
Chemical Functions in the Workplace
Overview of different chemical identifiers and nomenclature as well as discussion of common chemical types in the workplace, including corrosives, flammables, and solvents.
Hazardous Chemical Labels
Overview of the GHS labelling requirements for hazardous chemicals.
Instructions for Transport, Handling and Storage of Chemicals
Explanation of Dangerous Goods and safe storage of chemicals with review of incompatibilities.
Instructions for Use, Maintenance and Storage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Review of common PPE and information on maintenance and storage.
| Australian Version | Global Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian WHS laws | Yes | No |
| The chemical industry | Yes – Australian specific including Chemical Regulatory schemes | Yes – a global perspective |
| Typical roles and responsibilities of those in the workplace | Yes – with reference to the WHS laws | Yes |
| Safety Procedures Involved in Chemical Handling and Use | Yes | Yes |
| Overview of the GHS | Yes – with how it applies to Australia | Yes – including detailed implementation of the GHS throughout the world including in USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. |
| Hazard identification through the GHS | Using HCIS database | Using the ECHA database |
| Risk Management | Yes | Yes |
| Common routes of exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Information sources for health and safety | Yes – including placards in Australia | Yes |
| Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals in Australia | Yes | No |
| Labelling requirements for GHS | Yes – Australia specific and includes labelling of pesticides. | Yes – Requirements covered include EU, UK and USA. |
| Manifest site plans | Yes | No |
| Dangerous Goods and Incompatibility chart | Yes | Yes |
| PPE Types and storage | Yes | Yes |