Global Learning Services
Dangerous Goods Training
Dangerous Goods (Hazchem) Handling (Unit Standard 115093)
Course contents
Chapter 1
- Regulations for Hazardous Chemicals
- Key Responsibilities
- Good Stores
- Warehouse Controller
- Warehouse Technology
- Warehouse Racking
- Warehouse Block Storage
- Use of Fork-trucks
- Use of Pallets
Chapter 2
- Use of Pallets
- Injuries arising from manual handling
- Exposure to HCS
- Mixed Exposures
Chapter 3
- Mixed Exposures
- Duties of persons exposed to HCS
- Assessment of possible exposure
- Monitoring exposure
- Medical Surveillance
- Handling HCS
- Personal Protective Equipment and Facilities
- Prohibitions
Chapter 4
- Environmental Policies
- Legislation
- Lighting
- Rehabilitation of a Spill Sight
Chapter 5
- Handling of HCS
- Stress on the Employee
- Physical Activities
- Risk Factors
- Heavy Dynamic Exertion
Chapter 6
- Basic Tools in Manual Handling
- Pumps
- Containers
- Basic Tools
Chapter 7
- Emergency Procedures
- Chemical Fires
- State of Readiness
- Fire Routine Drills
- First-aid
Dangerous Goods (Hazchem) Transportation (Unit Standard 123259)
Course Contents
- Training Programme Introduction
- Introduction to Conveying Dangerous Goods
- Dangerous Goods Classification, Exempt Quantities and Compatibility
- Placarding and Documentation
- Emergency Response Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Drivers Duties, Documentation and Behaviour
- Loading and Off-Loading Dangerous Goods
- Vehicle Stability
- Fire Fighting
