Herbicides & Pesticides

Course Overview 

Herbicides and pesticides are designed to kill organisms, thus making them extremely dangerous to humans. Therefore it is important to handle them correctly in order to reduce the risk exposure. This course highlights how harmful exposure to herbicides and pesticides can occur, the symptoms of exposure, and risk control measures.

Course consists of 5 minutes of video content combined with assessment questions and interactivity.

Learning Objectives 

• How harmful exposure can occur
• Symptoms of exposure to harmful chemicals
• Risk control measures
• Types of PPE
• The importance of reading the label and/or Safety Data Sheet

Target Audience 

Suitable for all workers working outdoors.

Business Outcomes  

This video is a great investment for organisations wanting to protect their workers and themselves against exposure to herbicides and pesticides. Perfect for your induction program and/or short enough to be an ideal topic for a toolbox talk or refresher training.

Duration  

10 to 15 Minutes