Hazardous Substances vs Dangerous Goods
In this article written by our Lab Manager Livia Fioravanti we look at why it is quite common for clients have uncertainties regarding what is a hazardous substance and what are dangerous goods for transport, e.g. why is my product a dangerous good, without being...
Time to check your labels & SDS’s
Nearly four years ago (30 April 2021) New Zealand adopted the GHS classification system for hazardous substances. This saw the HSNO classifications we have used since 2001 (and that were based on the first draft of GHS) being gradually replaced by the GHS 7 system....
What documentation is needed for electrical installations in hazardous areas
Management of electrical installations in hazardous areas is critical to avoiding the potential ignition of flammable gases and vapours. If you cannot eliminate the need for electrical equipment within the hazardous area, then you (as the PCBU) must provide evidence...
Hazardous Substances AS1940 Flammable Liquids Cabinets – what has changed?
Technical guidance published by WorkSafe in March 2024 (Clarification on construction requirements of flammable liquid cabinets designed to comply with AS 1940) has placed additional emphasis on evaluating the compliance of flammable liquids cabinets. Our...