This information should be read by anyone dealing with hazardous substances in their business.
It is a practical guide to work safely with hazardous substances & is relevant both at a management & governance level.
The information is provided by the Environmental Protection Authority & Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment & includes information about:
- Hazardous Substances & New Organisms (HSNO) legislation
- Health & Safety in Employment (HSE) legislation
So does this relate to your business, what is a hazardous substance?
A hazardous substance is a substance that is:
- Explosive
- Flammable
- Oxidising agent
- Corrosive or toxic to the environment
So if you have some type of product above in the work place this information relates to you & from a risk perspective something you need to do something about.
There are 5 steps to safety
- Prepare an inventory
- Assess the risks (eliminate, isolate, minimise)
- Use & store your substances safely
- Get ready for am emergency
- Key HSNO controls
So take a moment, look at the information available & if you don’t have any current process in place to manage this risk then perhaps give yourself a timeframe to work with suppliers, staff, management & your HSE team & address the 5 safety steps.
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