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Hazardous Chemical Agents in the Workplace
South African Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2021 aligned

For workplace learners, supervisors and safety representatives

Purpose This learner guide explains how chemical hazards can be identified, assessed, controlled, stored and communicated so that workers can create and maintain a safe work environment. It is based on the uploaded source document and the South African Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2021.

Important legal note This guide supports training. It does not replace the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable South African regulations, safety data sheets, approved inspection authority findings, occupational hygiene reports or competent professional advice.

Contents

Module 1: Introduction and learning outcomes
Module 2: Core legal framework in South Africa
Module 3: Key concepts: HCA, exposure routes and risk
Module 4: The chemical safety system: identify, assess, control, communicate, review
Module 5: Hazard communication: GHS labels and SDS
Module 6: Safe handling, storage and housekeeping
Module 7: Exposure control and the hierarchy of controls
Module 8: PPE, emergency preparedness and spill response
Module 9: Worker participation and safety culture
Module 10: Learning activities and knowledge checks
Module 11: Common workplace chemicals quick-reference table
Module 12: Templates and checklists
Module 13: References

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction and learning outcomes 1 Lesson

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By the end of this guide, learners should be able to:

Module 2: Core legal framework in South Africa 1 Lesson

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Key employer duties from the HCA Regulations

Module 3: Key concepts: HCA, exposure routes and risk 3 Lessons

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What is a hazardous chemical agent?

The four main exposure routes

Interesting safety concept: the Swiss cheese model

Module 4: The chemical safety system: identify, assess, control, communicate, review

Module 5: Hazard communication: GHS labels and safety data sheets 2 Lessons

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What to look for on a GHS label

The 16 SDS headings

Module 6: Safe handling, storage and housekeeping 2 Lessons

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Basic storage rules

Housekeeping that saves lives

Module 7: Exposure control and the hierarchy of controls

Module 8: PPE, emergency preparedness and spill response 3 Lessons

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Emergency readiness

Simple spill response model: S.T.O.P.

Module 9: Worker participation and safety culture 1 Lesson

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What learners can do every day

Module 10: Learning activities and knowledge checks 4 Quizzes

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Module 10 Activity 1: Label detective

Module 10 Activity 2: Exposure route walkabout

Module 10 Activity 3: Safer substitution challenge

Module 10 Self-Assessment: Knowledge check

Module 11: Common workplace chemicals quick-reference table

Module 12: Templates and checklists 3 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Chemical pre-use checklist

Basic chemical risk assessment template

Chemical incident report prompts

Module 12 Activity: Templates and checklists

Final Assessment

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