| Document ID (ISN) | 63805 |
| CIS number |
95-273 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-644-34858-5 |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
NOHSC: 3018 (1994)
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| Author(s) |
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia) |
| Title |
Guidance note for the control of workplace hazardous substances in the retail sector |
| Bibliographic information |
Australian Government Publishing Service, GPO Box 84, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, May 1994. viii, 25p. 15 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ascc.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/78532C68-2346-4084-9AFA-7470B32DCD93/0/ControlWorkplaceHazardousSubstancesRetailSector.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This document provides guidance for retailers and retail warehouse operators on compliance with current legislation concerning hazardous substances. Contents: duties and responsibilities of employers, suppliers and purchasers; employee consultation; provision of employee training; risk assessment (identification of hazardous substances, sources of information, evaluation of exposure and health risks, types of assessment, recording of assessment reports); exposure control measures; emergency procedures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Australia; harmful substances; chemical hazards; retail trade; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
storage; list of chemical substances; implementation of control measures; exposure evaluation; information of personnel; legislation; glossary; directive; responsibilities; emergency organization |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
Retail industry
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