Chemical Safety Management Policy and Guidelines (Unrevised)
Overview:
Chemical use has the potential to harm the health and safety of people in the workplace. The term use encompasses the production, handling, storage, transport and disposal of substances in the workplace. A chemical can be in any form (solid, liquid or gas). Chemical by-products or mixtures may also be regarded as hazardous if they contain ingredients that are hazardous and are in concentrations above defined cut-off levels. If chemicals are not properly managed, the effects on health and associated costs can be significant. The purpose of this policy is to assist the University community to manage chemical hazards within the workplace.
Note:
This policy was approved by the Executive Director, Student and Staff Services. As from 1 January 2007, the Vice-President (Services and Resources) is responsible for this policy.
To link to this policy:
Please use the following URL instead of linking to individual
documents:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1203/
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1203/
| RMO File No. | 1996/2698 |
|---|---|
| Policy custodian | Vice-President (Services & Resources) |
| Effective from | 19 May 2005 |
| Review Date | 30 June 2009 |
| Entry modified | 11 December 2006 |
| Type | Unrevised |
| Contact for queries about the policy | Contact Human Resources, Telephone: (08) 8303 5666 Fax: (08) 8303 4353 |
Hardcopies of this document are considered uncontrolled. Please refer to the University Policy and Procedures website for the latest version.
