Dangerous Goods Handler (for Workshops, Paintshops)
Paint and panel shops, vehicle workshops, metal finishers and other industries use hazardous substances every day. Paints, thinners, solvents, hardeners, degreasers and fuels can catch fire, burn skin or harm health over time. Decanting thinners near a grinder is enough to start a fire.
This online dangerous goods handler course is made for the people actually using the substances. It focuses on using, decanting and storing chemicals at work, with a short overview of receiving and shipping small amounts.
What we cover
- read chemical labels, pictograms and safety data sheets
- recognise the nine dangerous goods classes and packing groups
- explain short-term and long-term health effects, and workplace exposure standards
- decant safely and control flammable vapours
- store chemicals safely and keep apart those that react with each other
- choose and use the right personal protective equipment (PPE)
- handle and dispose of hazardous waste
- respond to a spill, fire or other emergency
Who is this course for?
- spray painters and panel beaters
- mechanics and automotive technicians
- powder coaters, metal finishers and protective coating applicators
- workers in furniture restoration, printing and marine services
- staff who take in small chemical deliveries and put them away
- workshop managers and supervisors.
Is English you second language?
- Video subtitles/captions are available for all videos except in interactive modules. Choose the language in the video.
- Questions: 76 languages are available - check the language option at the top of the page (note that written answers must be in English).
- Question audio: play audio of every question in English
- Documents: English
- Some captions are AI-generated and, as such, may have occasional errors.
