Hazardous Substances

Hazardous substances can come in various forms in the workplace, and exposure to chemicals can have both acute short and long-term effects to health and safety. In a nutshell, all chemicals should be considered potentially dangerous and treated with great caution. This Hazardous Substances course identifies how chemicals can enter our bodies and the guidelines for working with hazardous products. Once the course is completed, you will have learnt the various forms chemicals come in, the importance of using a safety data sheet, and what to do if a spill occurs. This course is one part of a 36 part Induction Series aimed at blue-collar workers.