Published: 01 Jun 2017
Manufacturers and importing suppliers and suppliers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods: A step by step guide
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File type: PDF
File size: 1.7 MB
Length: 18 pages
Reading level: Medium
Please note
The Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022 (Storage and Handling Regulations) came into effect on 26 November 2022.
This information contained in 'A step by step guide for Manufacturers and importing suppliers and suppliers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods' has not yet been updated to reflect the changes introduced by the Storage and Handling Regulations.
Complying with the guidance after 26 November 2022 may not necessarily mean compliance with a duty under the Storage and Handling Regulations. Information on the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and associated regulations can be found at:
What it contains
Guidance on how manufacturers, importers and suppliers can comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) and dangerous goods laws.
The document provides a step-by-step guide to outline how workplaces can comply with Victoria’s OHS and dangerous goods laws. The first section of the guide is useful for:
- manufacturers
- importers
- first suppliers
- hazardous substances and dangerous goods suppliers
Steps outlined in this first section of the guide include:
- deciding who is responsible for key tasks
- identifying all manufactured and/or imported substances
- classifying substances
- preparing and providing copies of safety data sheets (SDSs)
- labelling chemical containers
- reviewing and revising SDSs and labels
- providing advice and information to clients
- documenting and checking activities have been completed
The second section of the guide is for suppliers and outlines the following steps:
- deciding who is responsible for key tasks
- identifying hazardous substances and dangerous goods supplied
- ensuring hazardous substances and dangerous goods are labelled and containers are in a good condition
- providing a current copy of the SDS
- documenting and checking activities have been completed
At the end of the document, there is:
- a list of substances manufactured and imported
- a list of substances to be supplied
- an SDS checklist
- a labels checklist