Chem Alert Group Supervisor Training Course

Duration:

1/2 Day

Appropriate for:

Chem Alert Group Supervisors who are staff responsible for the storage, placarding and labelling of chemical products in accordance with the relevant regulations in an area.  Typically research group supervisors, senior teaching technicians, workshop managers, OHS representatives, or school safety officers will benefit from this course.

Chem Alert School System Administrators should contact the Chem Alert Administrator and attend a Group Supervisors Training Course.

Content:

The Chem Alert Standard User course incorporates navigation through the application, product
searching and product specific reporting.  Participants will then be trained in the Stock Management
module to include the establishment of site specific stock registers and stock holdings to create a
customised company specific database, then instantly generate Hazardous Substance registers,
Dangerous Goods listings and other critical stock reports.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of completing this training, participants should be able to:

• Understand the legal requirements for chemical use
• Effectively search the database to retrieve relevant health and safety information
• Locate and review product reports and labels
• Examine reports to choose the most relevant format for use on site
• Access and utilise the Help System
• Understand how to establish an organisation structure within Stock Management
• Accurately reflect the location and maximum quantities of each chemical
• Demonstrate ability by registering stock items and building a site hierarchy
• Run and review stock reports including Hazardous Substance registers and Dangerous Goods listings
• Perform risk assessments

This course is “ hands on” with participants completing practical exercises to reinforce knowledge and ensure skills can be applied in the workplace.

Course Dates and Times

Contact Facilitator to organise a course. Due to low numbers this course is run on demand.

Cost

There will be no cost for the courses currently offered. 

Facilitator

Megan McManus (6488 7933), Radiation and Safety Adviser, Safety and Health, UWA

More information & bookings

Contact the facilitator (details above) or email chemalert@admin.uwa.edu.au