HASNO Approved Code of Practice Draft (Mar 05)

HSNO Approved Code of Practice: Stakeholders Consultation

The NZ Chemical Industry Council is developing a suite of HSNO Codes of Practice for Approval by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMANZ). The Approval process relies on interested parties contributing their experience and expertise to ensure the Code represents a primary means of compliance by reflecting the performance requirements of Industry, regulators, and the community.

A draft approved code "Managing Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods in the Workplace" was posted on the NZCIC website on Tuesday 18 January 2005.

It is intended that this code replace the Health and Safety in Employment Code of Practice "Management of Substances Hazardous to Health (MOSHH)".

In addition to the Hazardous Substances Regulations 2001, the new Code enables compliance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, together with its associated Regulations, thus minimizing the risk of occupational illness or injury due to exposure to hazardous substances. The Approved Code will be applicable to every workplace where hazardous substances are produced or used, and to every person who could potentially be exposed to hazardous substances in their workplaces.

The Draft may be obtained by accessing the Council's website. Please lodge your submission in accordance with the process described on the NZCIC website.

The opportunity to comment on the Draft ends Friday, 25 February 2005.

(This has just come to our attention. Suggest you email NZCIC for late comments/submissions anyway - NZISM web editor)