Hazardous chemicals and substances can pose serious risks if they are not handled, stored, and used correctly. This Hazardous Chemical Awareness Training provides workers with the information, training and instruction needed to understand the hazards of chemicals used in their workplace and the practical measures that can be applied to control those risks. Participants learn how to interpret labels, locate and use Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand hazardous chemical registers, apply appropriate control measures, respond to emergencies (spills, first aid and evacuation), and select and maintain suitable PPE. 

What you will learn (Learning outcomes)

By the end of this training, participants should be able to:

• Recognise hazardous chemicals in the workplace and understand potential risks to workers 

• Identify and follow control measures, including maintaining those controls 

• Interpret container labels correctly 

• Access and use Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 

• Understand and use hazardous chemical registers 

• Apply basic emergency management actions (spill response, first aid, evacuation procedures) 

• Select, use, and maintain appropriate PPE 

Target audience

Designed for workers who handle, use, or store hazardous chemicals, those involved in hazardous chemical management, and anyone likely to be exposed to workplace chemicals. 

Delivery / duration

Commonly delivered as a 2-hour (lite) or 4-hour session (with other options available for organisations). 

Award

On successful completion (as requested by the organisation), participants receive a Statement of Attendance issued by KINNECT Training. 

Entry requirements

No prerequisites. Participants need a basic ability to read and write (or be supported to do so).