
A practical workplace handbook and companion to the SafeChemEdu learning system. Built for real workplaces. Managing Chemicals in the Workplace supports learners, supervisors, managers, and organisations with structured guidance on chemical management and implementation. “Used as the foundation reference text supporting the SafeChemEdu Entry Level, Team Leader, Manager Professional, and Full Spectrum learning pathways.” Purchase of the eBook gives you Instant digital access plus a permanent portable workplace reference.
Chemicals don’t cause incidents. Gaps do.
If your workplace uses chemicals, a Safety Data Sheet and good intentions are not enough. You need a clear system to identify hazards, control risk, assign responsibility, and keep reliable records.
Managing Chemicals in the Workplace is a practical, site-focused guide to hazardous chemical management, WHS compliance, and environmental duty of care. It helps you build a safer, more consistent system that stands up to audits, reviews, and investigations.
This book covers the essentials of:
• chemical hazard identification
• exposure pathways and risk controls
• safe storage, segregation, and handling
• emergency readiness and response planning
• chemical registers and audit processes
• roles, responsibilities, and action tracking
• documentation for compliance and continual improvement
Written for people doing the work, not just writing policies, this book is suited to supervisors, HSE/WHS professionals, site managers, maintenance and laboratory teams, procurement and stores staff, contractors, and those entering the field.
The eBook provides a structured 15-unit approach covering chemical review, compliance, contaminant classes, WHS and PPE, chemical mobility, toxicology, exposure control, audit planning, governance, implementation tools, and workplace chemical management systems.
Handbook Specifications
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Features |
Details |
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Title |
Managing Chemicals in the Workplace |
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Author |
Ralph Gunness MBA |
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Units |
15 |
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Length |
75,000+ words |
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Tables |
69 |
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Figures |
70 |
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Format |
Softcover eBook |
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ISBN Softcover |
978-1-7643133-3-9 |
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ISBN-13 |
9781834386386 |
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ISBN-10 |
1834386381 |
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ISBN eBook |
978-1-7643133-2-2 |
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ISBN-13 |
9781834386393 |
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ISBN-10 |
183438639X |
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ISBN Digital online e-learning |
978-1-7643133-1-5 |
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Audience |
Workers to Manager |
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Companion Resource |
SafeChemEdu Learning Pathways |
Why this eBook Handbook Matters
Managing Chemicals in the Workplace connects chemical hazards, workplace controls, environmental movement, responsibilities, registers, audits, and implementation discipline in one practical framework. It is designed to support real workplace use, not just theory.
Who this eBook handbook is for
Managing Chemicals in the Workplace supports learners, supervisors, managers, and organisations with structured guidance on chemical management, workplace controls, and practical implementation.
Individual Learners
For people wanting a practical reference alongside training or self-directed study.
Supervisors & Team Leaders
For frontline leaders managing day to day chemical control and communication.
Managers & Professionals
For those responsible for governance, auditing, planning, and oversight.
Organisations & Companies
For workplaces wanting a common framework across teams, sites and contractors.
What’s inside
- ✓ 15 structured learning units
- ✓ 75,000+ words
- ✓ 69 practical tables
- ✓ 70 workplace figures
- ✓ Chemical movement and exposure pathways
- ✓ Governance and auditing systems
- ✓ Registers and implementation tools
- ✓ Workplace application guidance
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Entry Level
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Foundational training for learners starting out.
Team Leader
Bundle
Practical training for workplace control and oversight.
Manager
Bundle
Advanced learning for governance, auditing, and implementation

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All courses combined into one, from Foundation concepts to system Governance
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Build a working chemical management system
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