| Document ID (ISN) | 69800 |
| CIS number |
97-1646 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-477-03602-3 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
OSH 3570 AFC
|
| Title |
Approved code of practice for the management of substances hazardous to health in the place of work |
| Bibliographic information |
Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, P.O. Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, July 1997. 46p. 27 ref. Price: NZD 20.00. |
| Abstract |
This code of practice provides guidance on compliance with relevant sections of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Regulations 1995, in order to minimize the risk of occupational illness or injury resulting from exposure to hazardous substances. Contents: application of the code and definitions; responsibilities of employers (provision of information, risk assessment, prevention and control of exposure, monitoring, training and supervision); responsibilities of suppliers, employees and others. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
New Zealand; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; limitation of exposure; health engineering |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; exposure evaluation; personal protective equipment; information of personnel; medical supervision; directive; supply of information; determination in air |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
|
