Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Policy and Procedure

SKU WHS Form 112 Category

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WHS Form 112 Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Policy and Procedure outlines the requirements for the management of hazardous substances and dangerous goods in the workplace.

WHS Form 112 Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Policy and Procedure

This policy and procedure outline the requirements for the management of hazardous substances and dangerous goods in the workplace.

The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance to employees and subcontractors on Storage and Handling of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods.

Contents

Introduction
Purpose
Outcome
Scope
What are Hazardous Chemicals?
Registers of hazardous chemicals
Policy
Legal Requirements
Definitions
Carcinogen
GHS
Hazard
Hazardous chemical
Hazardous Substance
Dangerous Goods
Safety data sheet (SDS)
Worker
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals
Identification
Safety Data Sheets
Hazardous Substance Register
Manifest and site plan of the premises
Labelling
Placarding
Risk Assessments
Types of risk assessment
Simple and obvious assessments
Detailed assessments
Managing Hazardous Substances
Purchasing
Storage
General Requirements for the storage of all Dangerous Goods
Segregation of Chemicals
Shelf Storage
Storage in regenerators
Storage in Cabinets
Placards and signage
Labelling
Spill Kits
Emergency Response
Responding to an occurrence involving dangerous goods
Roles and Responsibilities
Managers/Supervisors are responsible for:
Workers are responsible for:

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