Monash Health is committed to providing a safe working environment so our people can return home safely and without harm.
The new OHS Chemical Safety program launched in April with the aim of providing our team with a better understanding of how to manage the risks associated with the use, handling and storage of chemicals in our workplace.
Managers have a responsibility to ensure that chemical substances in the workplace are controlled appropriately to minimise the risks to health and safety from exposure and reduce the impacts on our environment.
To support you in your role, new resources can be accessed as part of the OHS Chemical Safety program.
OHS Chemical Procedures
Updated OHS Working with Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances and OHS Storage and Disposal of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances procedures are available on PROMPT. These procedures provide extensive and comprehensive information regarding the management of hazardous chemicals at Monash Health.
Training and resources
This month the Manager Safety Toolkit is focused on Chemical Management, outlining your responsibilities, and providing key resources to support you in your role. Download your copy from the Safety intranet page.
Encourage your team to complete Chemical Safety Training on LATTE if they work with or near chemicals.
- Introduction to Chemical Safety provides a basic understanding of different chemicals, safe handling and the effects of chemical contact.
- Advanced Chemical Safety Training provides in-depth understanding of the different types of dangerous goods classes, placarding and signage, segregation, emergency measures and chemical waste.
As a manager, you can also enrol in the Chemalert facilitated training module.
For more information, please contact your local OHS Advisor or the safety team at 9594 6140 or via email safety@monashhealth.org.
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