WSQ Manage Hazardous Substances

About This Course

Learners will be able to:
LO1. Differentiate types and properties of given hazardous substances or associated hazardous substances in work environment
LO2. Interpret information in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals
LO3. Determine information in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous substances used in the workplace
LO4. Determine correct information in Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals when classifying and labelling hazardous substances
LO5. Identify the fundamentals of Occupational Toxicology for hazardous substances
LO6. Evaluate HSE hazards and risk of given hazardous substances or associated hazardous substances in work environment
LO7. Identify the relevant information sources on hazardous substances
LO8. Apply the principles of hierarchy of control on the control measures for hazardous substances
LO9. Determine relevant legal and other requirements applicable to hazardous substances
LO10. Select effective control approaches for hazardous substances
LO11. Determine the types of licensing control of hazardous substances
LO12. Identify suitable storage, use and transport of hazardous substances in the workplace
LO13. Evaluate ventilation systems according to the hazardous substances used in the workplace
LO14. Select appropriate methods of containment of hazardous substances in the workplace
LO15. Apply control measures when using and storing hazardous substances
LO16. Establish good risk management practices for handling of hazardous substances
LO17. Identify the elements in Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems
LO18. Establish a hazardous chemicals management programme