Source: Worksafe New Zealand
Free online learning to help agricultural businesses and workers safely use and manage hazardous substances at work.
We’ve developed free online learning modules to help agricultural businesses and workers understand how to safely use and manage hazardous substances. The modules explain the responsibilities businesses and workers have to keep themselves and others healthy and safe on farms and other worksites.
There are 10 short modules, taking about 60 minutes in total to complete. Topics include:
- working safely with hazardous substances
- understanding safety data sheets
- creating a hazardous substances inventory
- managing risks
- emergency planning, and
- involving workers.
People can complete all modules or just those most relevant to their work. No enrolment is required, and WorkSafe does not keep a record of completion.
These modules are designed for farm owners, managers, workers, and contractors in the agriculture and horticulture sectors. They complement our existing hazardous substances tools and guidance and can be used as a practical learning aid or as part of wider health and safety conversations at work.
