Chemical Safety & GHS
Reading chemical labels, GHS pictograms and Safety Data Sheets, and applying safe storage, segregation, PPE selection and spill response. For everyone who stores, handles or works near hazardous substances on site.
54m
Total time
4
Competency levels
12
Lessons
What you'll learn
- Recognise the nine GHS pictograms and state the hazard class each one represents.
- Explain how signal words, H-statements and P-statements communicate hazard on a chemical label.
- Locate and apply the Safety Data Sheet sections field crews use most: hazards (2), first aid (4), accidental release (6) and exposure controls/PPE (8).
- Apply storage segregation rules for oxidisers, flammables, acids and bases, and label secondary containers correctly when decanting.
- Select chemical-specific controls and PPE using the hierarchy of controls, and respond safely to a small spill.
Curriculum
Progress through each competency level in order.
1
Awareness
- 3mChemicals on Site: Routes of Exposure and Signal WordsKnowledge
- 3mThe Nine GHS PictogramsKnowledge
- 7mAwareness Check: Pictograms and ExposureAssessment
2
Knowledge
- 3mLabels, H/P Statements and the Safety Data SheetKnowledge
- 3mStorage, Segregation and Secondary ContainersKnowledge
- 8mKnowledge Check: Labels, SDS and StorageAssessment
3
Skill
- 3mControlling Exposure: Hierarchy, PPE Selection and Spill ResponseKnowledge
- 3mField Task: SDS Walk-Down of a Chemical You UseAssignment
- 8mSkill Check: Controls, PPE and SpillsAssessment
4
Mastery
- 3mManaging Chemical Safety: Register, Approval and CoachingKnowledge
- 3mField Task: Chemical Storage Audit and Toolbox TalkAssignment
- 7mMastery Check: Judgement ScenariosAssessment
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