Hazardous Substances – The Fundamentals

There are literally thousands of different Hazardous Substances used in the workplace. Cleaners, adhesives, paints, solvents, pesticides, inks, lubricants and fuels are just some examples. And of course, Hazardous Substances come in different forms: powders, granules, solids, liquids and gases.

On top of this there are other substances that are generated during normal workplace activities, including chemical by-products, vapours and dusts: A common example being fumes from welding.

About the Course:

The objective of this program is to highlight the major hazard areas associated with the use of hazardous substances and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

This program covers:

• An Introduction to Hazardous Substances
• How we can be harmed by Hazardous Substances
• The common problems
• Minimising potential exposures
• The role of the organisation
• The role of the individual