Chemical / Hazardous Substances Handling and Storage

This course equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous substances.

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Duration
1 day
Topic
Hazardous Substances
Next session
14 Jun 2026 · 3 dates
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At a glance

Course details

Duration: 1 day
Unit Standards:

Unit #   Name Level 
Credits  
31290 Demonstrate knowledge of the safe management and potential adverse effects of hazardous substances in the workplace  4 6
31293 Demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances in the workplace  4 3


This course equips learners with the knowledge to safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous substances, manage emergencies, and minimize exposure risks. Learners gain insight into regulatory requirements and best practices for health and safety management.

Learners will also be able to identify health and safety risks associated with workplace chemicals, and identify, select, and apply the legislated and other controls designed to minimise workers' exposure to these risks. It also ensures proper reporting procedures are followed.

This course aligns with Regulation 4.5 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, ensuring compliance for workers at risk of exposure.

Overview

Chemical / Hazardous Substances Handling and Storage course overview

Skimming a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) once and filing it away isn’t risk management. Assuming “it’s just a common solvent” or relying on a “she’ll be right” approach when handling hazardous substances can lead to uncontrolled exposure, health effects, and workplace incidents. This one-day Chemical and Hazardous Substances Handling and Storage course is designed to build the knowledge required to safely handle, store, and manage hazardous substances in the workplace.
 
We focus on building a clear understanding of hazardous substance management, not just reading regulations. Our industry-experienced trainers guide learners through the key elements, including classification, health and environmental risks, and how exposure occurs. Participants develop the ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets, apply appropriate control measures, and use PPE effectively. The course also covers safe storage, handling and disposal, along with key regulatory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations.
 
IMPAC’s focus is on building capable people who understand the risks associated with handling and storing hazardous substances and how to manage them effectively. Participants leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities, the controls required to minimise exposure, and how to respond to incidents such as uncontrolled releases. They step back into the workplace ready to apply safe handling, storage, and emergency response practices.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

This course is designed for:

  • Workers who handle, store, decant, or dispose of hazardous substances as part of their day-to-day work.
  • Supervisors and team leaders who need to oversee hazardous substances work and check that controls are being applied properly.
  • Health and safety personnel, safety officers, compliance officers, and managers responsible for hazardous substances risk management.
  • People working in manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, utilities, and facility maintenance where chemical use is part of normal operations.
  • Organisations that need staff to understand classification, exposure risks, controls, and response expectations under New Zealand hazardous substances requirements.

Our approach

+IMPAC's Chemical / Hazardous Substances Handling and Storage training approach

This course is delivered as practical hazardous substances training, not a theory dump. Learners work through how to read and use Safety Data Sheets, how substances are classified, what exposure can look like in real workplaces, and which controls matter before handling, storage, transfer, or disposal starts.
 
Throughout the day, facilitators use workplace scenarios and discussion to help people connect the rules to the job in front of them. That includes choosing and applying controls, using PPE properly, checking storage arrangements, and responding to an uncontrolled release. The focus is on giving learners enough confidence to recognise what good looks like and apply it back at work.

Format

Course format and duration

This course is delivered over one day.

Training is available in person nationwide for in-house delivery, with public courses offered in Auckland and other locations, subject to demand.

Upcoming sessions

Public courses – Book now

14 - 15 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

Auckland – IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$400.00 excl. GST
15 - 16 Sept 2026

2 days, 8:00 pm – 4:00 am

Auckland – IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$400.00 excl. GST
5 - 6 Nov 2026

2 days, 7:00 pm – 3:00 am

Auckland – IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose

IMPAC Auckland Training Centre - Penrose
1 Rockridge Avenue
Auckland

$400.00 excl. GST

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Further study options

If you’re continuing your learning journey in health and safety, this course can contribute towards IMPAC’s Certificate in Applied Workplace Health and Safety Practices (Level 3), which leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3).

This course is a elective module within the programme, allowing you to build on your existing training while working towards a recognised qualification over time.  To learn more, click here, or to enrol, click here.

This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Impac Services Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.

What's next

Next steps

To get started, you can book now.
 
To explore more courses in this area, see the Hazardous Substances category.
 
If your team also needs broader awareness or adjoining capability, this course also sits well alongside Chemical / Hazardous Substances in the Workplace, Workplace Spill Management, and Atmospheric Testing.

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