Reason for Course:

To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to recognise the characteristics, and safe handling practices of dangerous goods, as well as dealing with hazardous situations involving dangerous goods.

Course Content:

    * Using established information systems to identify and describe hazardous
       substances and dangerous goods in the workplace.
       (Covers Warehouse Operations).
    * Identify critical characteristics of dangerous goods and how to apply
       appropriate safe work practices when dealing with dangerous and
       hazardous goods.
    * Explain the need for the segregation of particular classes of dangerous
       goods in a workplace.

Benefits to Employers:

Improved transport, storage, packing and handling of Dangerous and Hazardous goods with the reduction of incidents and other risks.

Target Population:

    * Packers
    * Dockhands
    * Truck Drivers
    * Store persons
    * Supervisors

Duration:

2 Days (Refresher 1 day subject to discussion with trainer)

Qualification:

Qualification will be tendered to DOT QLD who will issue DG Licence subject to criminal check.

How to Enrol:

Please contact Major Operator and Driver Training Service on (07) 3489 7733 to discuss training requirements and/or to make a booking.