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UNIT STANDARD
NQF level 2 | US 244073 | Credits 5
Receive, handle and store hazardous chemicals safely
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CERTIFICATION
SETA accredited competence certificate
(approx. 6 months), Valid for 3 Years
Attendance certificates will be issued to all individuals attending training within 10 working days from successful completion of training.
DURATION
1 Day
Classroom (Face-to-Face)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Read, write, & understand English
Math literacy (ABET Level 3 – Grade 7)
Grade 9 certificate
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Learners should have a sound understanding of occupational health and safety and general housekeeping
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IDEAL FOR
This programme is aimed at individuals entering or currently employed in any capacity where they handle or control dangerous goods.
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ASSESSMENT
Workbook completion (requires 85% to pass)
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COURSE OUTLINE
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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Is your company complying with the OHS Act?
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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:
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identify and classify dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packing and labelling
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correctly handle and store classified goods and substances during warehousing and storage
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prepare the dangerous goods for transportation
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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.
R.I.T.E. safety at the R.I.T.E. time
OHS (Occupational health and Safety) is for EVERY type of business!
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Keeping workplaces safe is a number one priority for any business. Our safety inductions and training mean your workforce is qualified, inducted and assessed before they even step on site – in compliance with local legislative and regulator requirements.
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We also can help you with all your safety requirements:
Management Services | Compliance and Safety kits