Workplace Health, Safety and Hazardous Substances
Distinguish hazard risk and control.
What you will learn
- Distinguish hazard risk and control.
- Apply a hierarchy of controls.
- Use labels and safety data sheets appropriately.
- Plan safe storage and handling.
- Respond to spills and exposures.
- Report and review workplace risks.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Hazards and exposureNot started
O1
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02Choosing controlsNot started
O2
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03Labels and safety data sheetsNot started
O3
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04Handling and storageNot started
O4
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05Exposure and spillsNot started
O5
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06Review and accountabilityNot started
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Risk recognition and safe working knowledge.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite; imaging workplace context is helpful.
Scope and professional boundaries
Risk recognition and safe working knowledge. Excludes chemical mixing recipes, specialist exposure assessment, equipment repair and statutory safety-officer qualification.
References
- HSENI Control of substances hazardous to health ↗
- Safe Work Australia Hazardous manual tasks in health care ↗
- Occupational Health and Safety Act No 16 of 2025 ↗
- Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act No 67 of 2026 ↗
- HPCZ National Healthcare Standards for Zambia Third edition February 2026 ↗
- OSHA Hazard communication safety data sheets ↗
- Safe Work Australia Emergency plans and procedures ↗
- WHO and ICRC Basic emergency care ↗
- HPCZ Ethical guidance ↗