ORP DG PRO is not a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

At ORP DG PRO, we go beyond standard training programs. Unlike Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that usually deliver standardised courses, we specialise in bespoke chemical awareness training designed exclusively for your organisation’s unique needs and challenges.
 
Every course is expertly crafted, drawing on more than 30 years of real-world experience in the safe handling, storage, and transport of dangerous goods and chemicals.
 
This ensures you receive practical, relevant, and immediately applicable knowledge that generic programs simply can’t match.
 
Choose ORP DG PRO for tailored, high-impact training that delivers genuine expertise and outstanding results.

Why Hazardous Chemical Awareness Training is Essential

In many Australian workplaces, from manufacturing and construction to laboratories, agriculture, and healthcare, hazardous chemicals are part of daily operations.
 
These substances can be vital for getting the job done, but without proper knowledge and controls, they pose serious risks to workers, the public, and the environment.
 
Under Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, every business that uses, handles, stores, or generates hazardous chemicals has a legal duty to manage those risks. S
 
Safe Work Australia and state regulators require correct identification, labelling, storage, handling, and emergency planning, and most importantly, workers must be trained to understand and follow these requirements.
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The Real Risks of Getting It Wrong

Improper storage and handling of hazardous chemicals can lead to:

  • Serious injury or illness; chemical burns, poisoning, respiratory damage, or long-term health effects.
  • Fires and explosions; especially with flammable liquids and gases.
  • Environmental harm; spills contaminating soil, waterways, and ecosystems.
  • Heavy fines and legal action; non-compliance with WHS Regulations can result in significant penalties from regulators.

What the Law Requires

The WHS Regulations (Part 7.1 Hazardous Chemicals) mandate that businesses:

  • Maintain a hazardous chemicals register.
  • Ensure correct labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are accessible.
  • Display placards and warning signs where required.
  • Store chemicals safely (e.g., segregation of incompatibles, bunding, ventilation).
  • Provide information, training, instruction, and supervision to all workers who may be exposed.

Training is not optional — it is a core part of meeting your health and safety duties.

How Our Hazardous Chemical Awareness Training Helps

Our practical training gives your team the knowledge and confidence to work safely with hazardous chemicals, covering:

  • Understanding GHS classification, labels, and pictograms.
  • Reading and using Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Safe storage requirements (including compatible segregation and Australian Standards).
  • Correct handling techniques and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Spill response and emergency procedures.

Benefits for Your Workplace

  • Fewer incidents and near-misses.

  • Compliance with Safe Work Australia and state WHS requirements.

  • A safer, more confident workforce.

  • Reduced insurance premiums and liability risks.

  • Peace of mind that you’re meeting your legal obligations.

Protect your people, your business, and your reputation. Invest in Hazardous Chemical Awareness Training today.

 

Contact us today for developing a bespoke awareness training course that suits your needs.

In-person and e-learning training options available.

Safe handling starts with proper training.