Dangerous Goods (DG) Awareness & Hazardous Chemicals Program
Practical awareness of handling, storing and documenting dangerous goods for warehouse, freight, despatch and yard staff.
Recognise when freight or chemicals need more than ordinary handling. This awareness program introduces the safety and documentation issues involved in handling, storing and moving dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals.
## Who this course is for
Warehouse, freight, despatch, scheduling, customer service and yard staff who may encounter dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals.
## Topics and learning focus
- Recognising dangerous goods and hazardous-chemical information.
- Using labels, safety information and workplace handling procedures.
- Storage, handling and documentation considerations.
- Reporting concerns and obtaining specialist advice before proceeding.
## How this helps at work
Improve awareness of the information that must be checked before accepting, storing or dispatching a consignment. Follow the applicable workplace and regulatory procedures rather than guessing how unfamiliar goods should be handled.
## Career relevance
Useful foundation knowledge for freight, warehouse and customer-service roles. Awareness training is not a dangerous goods driver's licence or an authorisation to perform specialist transport tasks.
## Course planning
Listed duration: 1 hour. Listed delivery options: Online. Confirm current availability, entry requirements, assessment, fees and the exact completion credential before enrolling.
## Course information source
https://chainofresponsibility.au/training