Dangerous Goods Handling

Dangerous Goods Handling: two days in person at R1,095, or online at R960. Prices excl. VAT. Recognised by SAIOSH for 5 CPD points.

Price

R1,095 excl. VAT · online R960

Time it takes

2 Days

How it is delivered

Classroom or online

Recognition

Recognised by SAIOSH for 5 CPD points

Course outline

Understanding the law

• Main South African safety laws
• Global standards that apply
• Who enforces what

Classifying dangerous goods

• The nine hazard classes
• Packing groups and what they mean
• Avoiding common mistakes

UN numbers and labels

• Reading UN numbers and shipping names
• Correct use of GHS and transport labels
• Preventing fines and delays

Packaging and marking

• Choosing the right packaging
• Labelling and marking packages properly
• Vehicle placards and paperwork checks

Handling and transfer

• Controlling sparks, heat and static
• Building checks into daily work
• Recognising warning signs

Preparing for transport

• Securing loads and documents
• Driver and vehicle requirements
• When exemptions apply

Case study lessons

• A warehouse incident that ended in fire and fines
• How missed labels and poor training led to disaster
• The human, legal and financial costs of neglect
• The steps that could have prevented it

Emergency planning

• Creating a simple emergency plan
• Using safety data sheets (SDS) and TREMcards quickly
• Practising drills

First aid

• Basic actions for chemical and gas incidents
• Correct PPE use and checks
• Following SDS instructions

Incident reporting

• Reporting on time to the right authority
• Recording details correctly
• Investigating causes and fixing issues

Waste disposal

• Safe decontamination steps
• Legal waste disposal methods
• Closing out with records

Get a written quote — on-site nationwide, or at our campuses in Stikland and Germiston.

Approvals are held by OSH Academy (Pty) Ltd t/a The Safety Academy, part of Skills Resource Group.