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 WEBINAR WORKSHOP

Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) 

Presents 

SERIES 1: 
DANGEROUS GOODS, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND GHS 
WORKSHOP WEBINAR (Interactive)

Covering –
Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 

FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2020 
AM Half Day
8.50am for 9.00am (start) to 12.30pm (with 15min of further Q&A)
(This interactive Webinar will consist of:  1.30hrs x2 sessions with 20min break between each session)

Regulatory changes to be included –

• ADG Code 7.6 (Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 7.6 Edition)
• The NEW ADG Code 7.7
• Adoption of the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Edition 7 in all States and Territories  
  
• and more…

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has developed this interactive SERIES 1: Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances and GHS Workshop Webinar to bring you up to speed with the – Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances/Chemicals and Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), including recent regulatory changes to assist you and your organisation to remain compliant.

Organisations have an obligation to ensure your site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and requirements and staff that come into contact with chemicals receive appropriate training.  The AEBN recommends that staff receive a refresher course every 2-3 years and especially when changes are announced.

Note:  Please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, so we can cover this information in this Webinar.  The Webinar will have a 20 minute break after 1.30 hours.  

 The Webinar/course timing:

• 8.50am – Join the Webinar
• 9.00am to 10.30am – Webinar (commences 9.00am sharp)
• 20min – Morning Tea break
• 11.00am to 12.30pm – Webinar (concludes at 12.30pm)
• 12.30 to 12.45pm – Open for additional Q&A
  
  

Program 

The interactive Workshop Webinar will include:

• Regulatory Framework for –
  • Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemicals
  • Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (Edition 3 and REVISED Edition 7)
  • Compare how Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances, GHS are set up in Victoria and other Australian States and Territories 
  • Changes to laws and requirements
  • Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail Edition 7.6 (ADG Code 7.6) and the NEW ADG Code 7.7
• Dangerous Goods vs Hazardous Substances vs Hazardous Chemicals
  • Hazardous Substances that are and are not Dangerous Goods
  • How to identify Dangerous Goods
  • What are Dangerous Goods
  • What are Hazardous Substances
• Responsibilities and obligations
• Dangerous Goods
  • Terminology – Packing Group, UN Number, UN Number Groupings, Proper Shipping Name, Special Classifications, Fire Risk Dangerous Goods, HAZCHEM Code, and more
  • Classification of Dangerous Goods –
    • 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods, including Division and Sub-Risk
  • Structure of Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code)
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Packaging and Labelling
• Hazardous Substances
  • Overview of the Classification of Hazardous Substances
  • Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
  • GHS vs Approved criteria
  • GHS Pictograms and Labelling
• Information sources
• and much more.

A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided to all delegates prior to the Workshop Webinar.  

Prerequisite

It is highly recommended that delegates that wish to attend SERIES 2: Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Workshop Webinar (held immediately after the SERIES 1 WORKSHOP WEBINAR) must have a sound understanding of the content delivered in the AEBN SERIES 1 Workshop Webinar.

Course outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to –

• Identify and be aware of the hazards of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances
• Make safer the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances 
• Have an understanding of the Regulations, as well as Dangerous Goods terminology
• Understand the classification, safety data sheets, labelling of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances
• Understand GHS labels as they appear on chemicals
• Be aware of your responsibilities.

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