Workshop: Chemical Safety Management in Laboratories

This workshop for University of Auckland staff will help you understand your legal obligations as well as the safe storage, handling, transport and disposal of chemicals.

Key content

  • Legislative background and responsibilities
  • Managing chemical hazards
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Transport and disposal of chemicals

Is this course for you?

Suitability

  • This course is primarily for chemical Lab Managers and Chemical Owners.
  • Also applicable for DLPs (designated lab persons) and technicians who have responsibility for the use of chemicals in a laboratory or workshop.

Other course details

Document Control
Version: 1.2
Last Updated: Feb 2026
Next Review: Feb 2029
Owner: hsw@auckland.ac.nz
Approver: Associate Director, Health Safety & Wellbeing