Very often in the workplace, things are simply accepted as being part and parcel of the job, and that can be true of hazardous substances as well, sometimes with disastrous consequences. It is vitally important (not to mention, the law) that workers are taught how to recognise hazardous substances, the labels that identify them, and how to handle them safely.

Staying Safe with Hazardous Substances is an eLearning course that has been especially designed for new employees, or for those who would like (or need) to have their knowledge refreshed, so that they will not inadvertently put themselves in a dangerous situation, and you, as employer, will not be liable.

Although this online learning course only has one module, it covers all the necessary information that workers need in order to give them the rudimentary knowledge that they need. By the end of the course, learners will be aware of what constitutes a hazardous substance; what the effects of hazardous substances can be; how a substance becomes hazardous; how to identify these substances; the safety precautions that should be taken around hazardous substances; how to deal with spillages; and the importance of first aid.

Even though the course content is full with essential information, it only takes 35 minutes to complete, and the license for the course is valid for six months after the date of purchase so you are able to take the course at your own pace to fit in with your busy schedule.

Learners do not need to have any qualifications or prior knowledge before embarking on Staying Safe with Hazardous Substances, and it can be accessed from a PC providing it has a modern browser.