Hazardous Chemicals (US244073)

Classroom Duration: 1 Day 

Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to receive, handle and store hazardous chemicals safely in a processing environment.

Exposure to chemicals commonly used in workplaces can lead to a variety of short- and long-term health effects such as poisoning, skin rashes and disorders of the lung, kidney and liver. A hazardous substance can take many forms, including gas, powder, liquid, solid or dust. The product may be pure or diluted.

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Learners that successfully complete this course will be able to handle and store dangerous goods. They will be able to classify goods in preparation for storage and prepare these goods for safe transportation. Learners will also be able to handle incidents in the event of them happening in accordance with required safety procedures and guidelines.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• identify and classify dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packing and labelling
• correctly handle and store classified goods and substances during warehousing and storage
• prepare the dangerous goods for transportation
• take appropriate action in the event of an accident in the handling of the dangerous goods.
• The above programme can be customised to suit a specific organisation’s policies and procedures

Entry Level Requirements  

Certified copy of your ID document 

School certificate Grade 9 or Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level

Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning: 

Learners should have a sound understanding of occupational health and safety and general housekeeping

Ideal for: This programme is aimed at individuals entering or currently employed in any capacity where they handle or control dangerous goods.