Code of Practice: managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
Australia
Year of publication
2012

English

Description

This Code provides practical guidance on how to manage the health and safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals for persons conducting a business or undertaking who use chemicals in their workplace. It includes sections on the hazard identification, risk assessment and control of risks, monitoring measures, and emergency preparedness. The Annexes provide background information.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Safework Australia
Provider name (Original)
Safework Australia
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description

Not substance specific

Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Managers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers