Handle Dangerous Goods Safely

Learn the essentials of managing hazardous substances with our tailored courses.

Dangerous Goods Hazardous SubstancesIn the complex world of transport and logistics, handling Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances requires specialized knowledge and training. Our online courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to handle these materials safely and responsibly.

Understanding Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances

Improper handling of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances can lead to serious accidents and environmental damage. Our courses help you understand the risks and regulations involved in handling these materials.

Why Choose Our Courses?

  • Expert Instruction: Learn from industry experts with years of experience in Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances handling.
  • Comprehensive Content: Our courses cover all aspects of handling Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances, from classification to storage and transportation.
  • Practical Training: Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and simulations.
  • Flexible Learning: Access our courses online, at your own pace, and from anywhere.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to identify and classify Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances
  • Safe handling, storage, and transportation practices
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Regulatory requirements and compliance

Overview

The Introduction to Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances (Level 1) course provides an introduction to dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the workplace and the risk management processes used to minimise their risks.

This course is an interactive and engaging way to build your knowledge and understanding of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the workplace and how you can minimise the risks as a worker. Through the use of realistic workplace scenarios, the course explores a range of situations that may occur in the workplace and how to respond to them appropriately. The training has no prerequisites and the focus is on:

  • Summarising the key requirements and responsibilities under the legislation
  • Explaining the difference between dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  • Outlining common dangerous goods and hazardous substances found in the workplace
  • Summarising an appropriate risk management approach to dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  • Explaining common risk controls for dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  • Summarising appropriate incident and emergency response procedures in the event of an exposure or spill

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is relevant to anyone working in a role where they interact with or work in the vicinity of dangerous goods and hazardous substances. This course is a mandatory pre-requisite for anyone completing the Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances – Distribution & Receiving (Level 2) course.

Course Outline

Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview of Legislation
Module 2: Types of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances
Module 3: Risk Management Approach
Module 4: Common Risk Controls
Module 5: Incident and Emergency Response Procedures
Module 6: Course summary

Assessment Outline

After completing the training modules, there is a multiple-choice knowledge quiz assessment to complete:

  • Knowledge Assessment – A series of multiple-choice questions to demonstrate your general understanding of the training contents and requirements

Completion of this course and assessment only and results in a certificate of completion, not a nationally recognised statement of attainment.

Estimated Course Duration

The estimated completion time for this training is 75 minutes

  • Training modules (1 hour)
  • Assessment activity (15 minutes)

Overview

The Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances – Distribution & Receiving (Level 2) course provides further understanding of the requirements for safe receiving, handling, storage, segregation and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances. The Introduction to Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances (Level 1) course is a mandatory pre-requisite before completing the Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances – Distribution & Receiving (Level 2) course.

This course is an interactive and engaging way to build your knowledge and understanding of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the workplace and how you can minimise the risks when you receive, handle, store, segregate or transport the materials. Through the use of realistic workplace scenarios, the course explores a range of situations that may occur in the workplace and how to respond to them appropriately. The training has no prerequisites and the focus is on:

  • Summarise the key requirements and responsibilities under the additional legislation
  • Explain the receiving requirements
  • Explain the handling, storage and segregation requirements, and
  • Describe the transport requirements

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is relevant to anyone working in a role where they are required to receive, handle, store, segregate or transport dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

Course Outline

Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview of Legislation
Module 2: Receiving Requirements
Module 3: Handling, storage and segregation requirements
Module 4: Transport requirements
Module 5: Course summary

Assessment Outline

After completing the training modules, there is a multiple-choice knowledge quiz assessment to complete:

  • Knowledge Assessment – A series of multiple-choice questions to demonstrate your general understanding of the training contents and requirements;

Completion of this course and assessment only and results in a certificate of completion, not a nationally recognised statement of attainment.

Estimated Course Duration

The estimated completion time for this training is 1 hour

  • Training modules (45 minutes)
  • Assessment activity (15 minutes)

Ensure Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substance Safe Handling

Join our dangerous goods and hazardous substances courses to protect your workforce and meet regulatory standards.