Model Code of Practice: preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
Australia
Year of publication
2016

English

Description

This Code applies to chemicals defined as hazardous under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and that are handled aor stored at the workplace. It provides practical guidance on how to prepare a safety data sheet for any hazardous chemicals that are being manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia. It applies to any person conducting a business or undertaking involved in the manufacture or import of hazardous chemicals that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, in workplaces

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Safe Work Australia
Provider name (Original)
Safe Work Australia
Tasks covered
Handling Chemicals
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
Guidance
REACH or CLP related
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Other