Download Introduction to Hazardous Chemical Substances Management

Introduction to Hazardous
Chemical Substances
Management Practices
What is the purpose of this course?
The purpose of this training module is to provide the learner with a high level overview of hazardous chemical
substances (HCS) management practices in the workplace.
Course Outcomes:
This module will provide the learner with the necessary information to enable them to understand the principles of
hazardous chemical substances (HCS) management by:
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Developing an overview of hazardous chemical substances (HCS);
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Reviewing and understanding the legal obligations imposed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act
(Act 85 of 1993) and hazardous chemical substances (HCS) regulations;
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Understanding the importance of managing hazardous chemical substances (HCS) in relation to health,
safety and the environmental requirements in the work place.
Course Format
Duration
1 Day
Environment
Classroom training conducted at the client’s venue (In-house) or as a public course.
Please note that a minimum of 10 delegates is required to run an in-house course.
Learning material (supplied by LexisNexis)
Student manual;
All course material is provided in English. Training can be presented in other languages based on request.
Assessments
A written evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A pass mark of 75% is required.
Price
Please refer to our price list which is updated on a regular basis.
Who should attend?
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Persons exposed to HCS in the workplace;
Individuals with responsibility for managing HCS in the work place.
Prerequisites
OHS Act and Legal Responsibility & Accountability.
LexisNexis is an accredited training provider with the Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA) HW591PA0706093.
LexisNexis is an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) and has a Level 3 BBBEE Rating.