Control workplace hazardous substances

Unit Standard & Course Information Details

Unit Standard Information
Payment Details
ID: 115093
NQF Level: Level 3
Credits: 074
Course Duration: 5 Days
Certificate Valid for: 2 Years
Price: R550.00 Excluding Vat
Payment should be made upon registration. 

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Purpose Of This Unit Standard

​​​The purpose of this unit standard is to teach you, the learner, all about hazardous materials, especially those found in your workplace. The course will teach you how to correctly identify and deal with hazardous substances in your workplace, identify the risks associated with hazardous substances and also teach you how to implement control measures to minimise any accidental exposure to hazardous substances.
 
Before you begin, take a look at Section 1 of your Portfolio of Evidence and complete the assignment found there.

Course Content

Learning Outcomes 

​​SO 1:   Describe the legal and specified requirements for identifying and dealing with workplace hazards. 
  • Description of the specified requirements of what hazardous substances are, is appropriate for specific contexts 
  • Description of specified requirements for correctly identifying and dealing with the various hazardous substances is relevant for specified contexts 
 
SO 2:   Identify workplace hazardous substances in specified contexts
  • Description of the characteristics and dangers associated with hazardous substances, which might be encountered in specified contexts, is accurate
  • The identification of workplace hazardous substances present is according to specified requirements 
  • The importance of correctly identifying and dealing with workplace hazardous substances is explained in terms of its consequences for health, safety, environment and production 
  • The identification of and dealing with hazardous substances is conducted in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict 
 
SO 3:   Identify risks associated with workplace hazardous substances in specified contexts. 
  • The evaluation of the risks associated with workplace hazardous substances encountered meets specified requirements
  • The identification of and dealing with the possible exposure of persons to hazards associated with hazardous substances meets specified requirements 
 

SO 4: Control workplace hazardous substances in specified contexts. 
  • Verification confirms that the storage of hazardous substances is according to specified requirements
  • Handling, labelling, usage and disposal practices meet specified requirements
  • Selection of control measures to minimize exposure is appropriate for specified contexts and is according to specified requirements 
  • Explanation of workplace emergency preparedness plans complies with specified requirement
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