Approved handler (HSNO) training and certification | Chemical handling and refresher courses| Environmental awareness training |Chemical laboratory training

Training Services

Our training services include:

Approved handler (HSNO) training and certification

- On-site courses can be arranged.

Peter O'Donnell (principal of HazEnviro Solutions Ltd) and Massey University Associate Professor Douglas Hay have co-authored "Hazardous Substances Handbook - A guide to the HSNO Act 1996 for approved handlers and persons in charge"

Hazardous Substances Handbook - A guide to the HSNO Act 1996 for approved handlers and persons in charge book cover

This handbook is intended for those people who:

wish to be certified as an approved handler and who handle:
- stored chemicals
- Dangerous Goods (classes 2-5) and Scheduled Toxic Substances
are in charge of places where hazardous substances are present
seek an understanding of the requirements to handle, use, transport or store hazardous substances.

To purchase a copy of this handbook and the accompanying CD, download the order form here (Adobe Reader required). If you need to obtain a copy of Adobe Reader, you can download it by clicking this button

Alternatively, you can visit the Workplace Press website and order from there.

Chemical handling and refresher courses.

- For those handling chemicals, training is mandatory and shall be reviewed regularly

Environmental awareness training

- tailor-made courses can be delivered catering for:

- waste treatment operators

- supervisors

- managers

Chemical laboratory training and stand in assistance

- for new laboratory staff, basic laboratory training can be provided