The Working with Hazardous Chemicals Workshop is a practical, instructor-led 3-hour training session designed specifically for NSW workplaces that use, store, or transfer hazardous chemicals. It is a highly practical workshop focused on real-world application, safe behaviours, and workplace-ready skills.
A key feature of this workshop is that it references the actual hazardous chemicals used in your workplace. Where possible, the training incorporates your organisation’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, storage systems, and procedures so the content is directly relevant to your operations. This ensures participants clearly understand the specific risks and control measures associated with the substances they work with every day. The session concentrates on three critical operational areas:
Handling of hazardous chemicals – Participants learn safe handling techniques to minimise exposure, prevent spills, and reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or chemical reaction. The workshop addresses safe work practices, interpreting labels and SDS, correct PPE selection and use, and identifying practical risk controls specific to the chemicals present in the workplace.
Storage of hazardous chemicals – The course explains compliant storage principles under NSW WHS legislation, including segregation of incompatible substances, placarding and labelling requirements, bunding, ventilation considerations, and safe storage of containers such as drums and IBCs. Participants review their existing storage arrangements and discuss improvements where required.
Decanting procedures – Strong emphasis is placed on the safe transfer and decanting of hazardous chemicals. The facilitator provides demonstration-based instruction using existing workplace resources and equipment wherever possible. This includes correct container selection, managing ignition sources, preventing static discharge, spill control measures, and safe work positioning during transfer tasks.
Duration: 3 hours;
Certification: Certificate of attendance: "Working with Hazardous Chemicals workshop"
