HSNO
Chemical Handling & Spill Response
Understanding the principles of working safely with hazardous substance found at your work site or workplace
Compliance – Under the HSWA (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015) ensuring the PCBU is aware of their duties to manage and control risk especially with reference to hazardous substances.
Meeting any requirements under Health and Safety at work Hazardous Substances Regulations 2017 with respect to general duties and specific duties with hazardous substances. Ensuring the handling, storage, the use of hazardous substances is in accordance with these regulations under the Act.
Ensuring that as a PCBU you are fully aware of your responsibilities under the HSNO Act 1996 with reference to the disposal of hazardous substances in the workplace.
We can provide up to date training and supervision of workers in all aspects of hazardous substance training including the requirements of the physical & health hazards of the substance. Any company procedure to handle the substances safely, how to use & wear appropriate personal protective equipment. This includes the choosing, the wearing and the continued maintenance of the PPE required, and emergency involving the hazardous substances.
Provide advice and consult with a workplace ensuring the duties are met with the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances. Ensuring that adequate Inventory, Segregation, signage, labelling and the training of workers is maintained appropriately with relevant Acts and Regulations under the Act.
Ensuring that PCBU’s are fully aware of their obligations to consult, confer and collaborate when it requires, in particular with reference to the removal of Class B asbestos in the workplace. This also includes the provision of up to date advice on the disposal of hazardous waste.
Working for a number of years in the industry H.S.G.L are able to assist with any queries or concerns you may have.