Classifications and exposure standards for hazardous substances can also be obtained from the Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS).
December 2010
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INFORMATION SYSTEM UPDATE
Safe Work Australia has updated the Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) online database to reflect changes in Europe’s 31st Adaptation to Technical Progress to Directive 67/548/EEC. Note: the update does not include updated entries for nickel compounds as these classifications are currently under reconsideration and legal action in the European Union. A decision on the inclusion of these entries in HSIS will be made once the outcome of those deliberations is clear.
The HSIS online database is an internet resource that allows users to find information on substances that have been classified in accordance with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)] 3rd Edition and/or have National Exposure Standards declared under the NOHSC Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)]. The publication Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants replaces this document under the new Work Health and Safety Regulations.
The update comprised of a total of 456 entries of which there are 92 amendments to existing entries, 360 new entries and 4 deletions.
View the full list of the schedule of changes for the HSIS online database update can be found here.
Email queries about the update can be directed to HSIS feedback.