Working with Hazardous Substances
Chemical harm is usually slow and only obvious once it is permanent. This course covers assessing chemical exposure, understanding safety data and putting controls in place that people will actually follow.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How chemicals harm the body and by which routes
- 02Reading a safety data sheet and acting on it
- 03Assessing exposure and comparing to limits
- 04Controls: substitution, containment and ventilation
- 05Protective equipment selection, fit and maintenance
- 06Storage, segregation and incompatible substances
- 07Spills, exposure incidents and emergency response
What you will gain
- Read and apply safety data sheets properly
- Assess exposure to hazardous substances
- Apply the control hierarchy to chemical risk
- Select and maintain suitable protective equipment
- Store and handle incompatible substances safely
- Prepare for spills and exposure incidents
Who should attend
- Safety officers and practitioners
- Laboratory and production staff
- Supervisors in chemical handling areas
- Stores staff handling chemicals
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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