US31290 - Demonstrate knowledge of the safe management and potential adverse effects of hazardous substances in the workplace.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge of classifying hazardous substances.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the potential adverse effects of hazardous substances on the body and environment, types of exposure monitoring, and
  Treatment options.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe storage, tracking requirements, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Explain and understand the concepts of multiple causation and root-cause analysis. Learn about the purpose of a hazard register and its advantages in managing risks. Understanding legislative requirements for incidents and accidents. Understand barriers to reporting near-miss incidents and how to overcome them.
• Describe the response to the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances

NZQA 31293 - Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances relevant to chemical handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances - Level 4, 3 Credits 

(Unit Standard 31293 replaced units 11961, 21467 and 25048)

Key Outcome of Chemical Handling Training 

• This unit standard is for people who use hazardous substances, which is useful for supervisors. People credited with this unit standard can: Interpret health and safety information for safe handling, storage, and disposal of a hazardous substance 
• Demonstrate safe storage, handling, and disposal of a hazardous substance in the workplace
• Demonstrate response to uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance.