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Changes to workplace chemical laws in Australia – transition to GHS 7
28 August 2020 |
Guidance materials
Australia uses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to classify and label chemicals.  
Document
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals GHS 7
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Manufacturing
  • Hazardous chemicals
Page last updated: 29 Nov 2021
Changes to chemical classifications and labelling under GHS 7
28 August 2020 |
Guidance materials
Australia uses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to classify and label chemicals.  
Document
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Safety data sheets
  • Manufacturing
  • Hazardous chemicals
Page last updated: 29 Nov 2021
Manufacturers and importers of workplace hazardous chemicals – transition to GHS 7
28 August 2020 |
Guidance materials
Australia uses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to classify and label chemicals.  
Document
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals GHS 7
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Safety data sheets
  • Hazardous chemicals
Page last updated: 29 Nov 2021
Suppliers and users of workplace hazardous chemicals – transition to GHS 7
07 January 2021 |
Guidance materials
Australia uses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to classify and label chemicals.  
Document
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemical registers
  • Hazardous chemicals GHS 7
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Safety data sheets
  • Hazardous chemicals
Page last updated: 23 Nov 2021
AgVet chemicals policy statement
10 February 2016 |
Guidance materials
This policy statement outlines labelling requirements for agricultural and veterinary (AgVet) chemicals under the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations.  
Document
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Hazardous chemicals
Page last updated: 23 Nov 2021
Understanding safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
30 April 2012 |
Guidance materials
This fact sheet will help you understand:  the information in a safety data sheet (SDS)  what each section in the SDS means  how to check if an SDS complies with the model Work Health and Safety Regulations. 
Document
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Safety data sheets
  • Hazardous chemicals
Page last updated: 05 Nov 2021
Guide for managing the risks of machinery in rural workplaces
20 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
Use this guide to manage the risks of machinery, vehicles and other types of plant used in rural workplaces.  The guide includes information on:  using plant in rural workplaces  selecting the most suitable vehicle for your needs, and  …
Document
  • Safe design
  • Quad bikes
  • Plant design, supply and registration
  • Plant, equipment and structures
  • Safety by industry and business
Page last updated: 22 Sep 2021
Quad bikes in rural workplaces - Information sheet
20 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
This information sheet provides information about managing the risks of using quad bikes in rural workplaces, including:  determining farm vehicle needs   identifying other options to find the most suitable farm vehicles.  Prevention of…
Document
  • Safe design
  • Quad bikes
  • Plant design, supply and registration
  • Plant, equipment and structures
  • Safety by industry and business
Page last updated: 21 Sep 2021