On 1 January 2021, a two-year transition period from the 3rd revised edition of the GHS (GHS 3) to the 7th revised edition of the GHS (GHS 7) started. This information sheet is for manufacturers and importers of workplace hazardous chemicals. Manufacturers or importers means anyone who manufactures or imports chemicals that fall within...

On 1 January 2021, a two-year transition period from the 3rd revised edition of the GHS (GHS 3) to the 7th revised edition of the GHS (GHS 7) started. This information sheet is for suppliers and users of workplace hazardous chemicals. From 1 January 2021, Australia began the transition to GHS 7 for workplace hazardous chemicals. The...

On 1 January 2021, a two-year transition period from the 3rd revised edition of the GHS (GHS 3) to the 7th revised edition of the GHS (GHS 7) began. This information sheet explains the changes to hazard classes and categories between GHS 3 and GHS 7. From 1 January 2021, Australia began the transition to GHS 7 for workplace hazardous...

This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals for persons conducting a business or undertaking who use chemicals in their workplace. To have legal effect in a jurisdiction, the model Code of Practice must be approved as a code of...

This fact sheet will help you understand the information contained in a safety data sheet (SDS), what each section in the SDS means and how to check if a SDS complies with the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations. By reading, understanding and following the information and instructions in an SDS, all chemicals should be abl...

This Guidance is intended for manufacturers and importers of substances, mixtures and articles who have a duty under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations to classify them. It may also useful for suppliers, persons undertaking business and undertakings, workers and other persons involved with hazardous chemicals.

This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide 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 a person conducting a business or undertaking involved in the manufacture or import of hazardous...