At Violet Horizon Training Academy, our Hazchem Handling Training Course equips employees, safety officers, and logistics personnel with the knowledge and skills to safely handle, store, and transport hazardous chemicals, ensuring compliance with South African safety regulations.

This course is aligned with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), OHS Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, 1995, and relevant SANS standards for chemical safety and transportation, guaranteeing full legal compliance.

🧠 Course Overview
Safe handling of hazardous chemicals is essential to prevent workplace incidents, environmental harm, and legal non-compliance. The course combines theory and practical exercises to prepare learners for safe chemical management.

1. Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand chemical hazards and classifications, including flammables, corrosives, toxics, and reactive substances
Implement safe handling, storage, and transportation procedures
Correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals
Respond effectively to chemical spills, leaks, and emergency situations
Understand legal and regulatory requirements under the OHS Act and Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations
2. Practical Training
Under the supervision of a qualified assessor, learners will practice:

Correct handling and transfer of hazardous chemicals
Proper storage techniques, including segregation and labeling
Use of PPE for different chemical hazards
Emergency response for spills and exposure incidents
Safe loading, transportation, and documentation of hazardous substances
3. Assessment & Certification
Learners are evaluated through:

Written assessments on chemical safety principles and regulations
Practical handling exercises demonstrating safe procedures
Scenario-based evaluations simulating chemical incidents
Upon successful completion, learners receive a Violet Horizon Accredited Hazchem Handling Certificate, valid for 2 years, demonstrating compliance with OHS Act, SANS standards, and SETA requirements.

📘 Course Details
Duration: 1–2 Days
Accreditation: TETA / CETA / SAQA aligned
Validity: 2 Years
Target Audience: Employees handling chemicals, safety officers, and logistics personnel
Prerequisites: Learners should be physically able and understand basic workplace safety procedures
🎓 Why Choose Violet Horizon?
Fully compliant with OHS Act, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, and SANS chemical safety standards
Accredited and recognized nationwide
Practical, hands-on exercises for real chemical handling scenarios
Experienced, registered assessors providing clear guidance
Certification accepted across South African workplaces
🌐 Website Summary (short version for web page listing)
Hazchem Handling Training
Learn to safely handle, store, and transport hazardous chemicals. Covers hazard classifications, PPE use, emergency response, and compliance with South African OHS law.
✔ Accredited Certification
✔ Hands-On Practical Exercises
✔ Valid for 2 Years
✔ Compliant with South African Workplace Safety Standards

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