Edition 55, April 2008

Online safety training for chemical workers

An online interactive multimedia package for employees required to work with, or near hazardous substances has been released.

The Chemical Awareness e-learning demonstration has been designed to engage employees from a variety of educational backgrounds and experience levels in order to promote an industry wide standard for the safe handling of hazardous chemicals.

Topics covered in the demonstration include:

  • hazard identification
  • occupational health and safety procedures
  • understanding warning labels
  • correct use of personal protective equipment.

Although the demonstration covers chemical awareness training for the electronics manufacturing industry, the demonstration can be used as a guide to complement on-the-job occupational health and safety training across a range of industries.

The demonstration, funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, the national training system's e-learning strategy, was developed jointly by IMP Printed Circuits and registered training organisation Workstar. The project highlights the potential of industry partnerships in developing innovative e-learning workforce development programs.

To view the IMP Printed Circuits e-learning demonstration, case study, business case and other additional information, visit industry.flexiblelearning.net.au/demo_imp/index.html

For more information about the 40 industry e-learning demonstrations developed between 2005-2007, visit the E-learning for Industry website at http://industry.flexiblelearning.net.au. This industry-focused website provides rich resources, such as an online practical guide to e-learning for industry.

For more information about industry use of e-learning contact Jenny Dodd, Industry Integration of E-learning Business Manager on 02 6207 4955 or email industry@flexiblelearning.net.au

For more information about the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, its products, resources and support networks, contact 07 3307 4700, enquiries@flexiblelearning.net.au or visit www.flexiblelearning.net.au

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