WELCOME
Making Compliance Certification Smooth
Click "Making Compliance Certification Smooth" under the HSWA Customer Resources tab to find specific information relating to the requirements to help you out.
Transition to GHS classification
The EPA has implemented the GHS system into NZ in April 2021
Information regarding this can be found here.
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/about-us/news-and-media/new-zealand-has-adopted-a-new-classification-system-for-hazardous-substances
Class 6 and 8 substance certification
Worksafe has provided some guidance and Policy clarification around substance classes and quantities that trigger certification which can be found here.
Useful links
Inventory calculator - https://hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/calculator
Emergency Response Flipchart (now a living electronic document - download and store now)? https://www.hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/media/1058/wsnz_2510-emergency-response-a4-digital-v3-0-fa-lr.pdf
Training matrix template sample - nz_dol_sample_1_training_matrix_template.xlsx
click on both sheet1 and sheet2 to see different ideas on how to record
Hazardous Substance Worker Training GUIDANCE under HSWA from Worksafe (link below - click will autodownload)
Information, training and instruction for workers handling hazardous substances
Other useful tools & info - https://hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/
Hazardous Substances Practical Guide - http://www.hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/guide
New Health and Safety at Work Quick Reference Guide
http://www.worksafe.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-items/hswa-quick-reference-guide/HSWA-quick-reference-guide-August2016.PDF
Click "Making Compliance Certification Smooth" under the HSWA Customer Resources tab to find specific information relating to the requirements to help you out.
Transition to GHS classification
The EPA has implemented the GHS system into NZ in April 2021
Information regarding this can be found here.
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/about-us/news-and-media/new-zealand-has-adopted-a-new-classification-system-for-hazardous-substances
Class 6 and 8 substance certification
Worksafe has provided some guidance and Policy clarification around substance classes and quantities that trigger certification which can be found here.
Useful links
Inventory calculator - https://hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/calculator
Emergency Response Flipchart (now a living electronic document - download and store now)? https://www.hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/media/1058/wsnz_2510-emergency-response-a4-digital-v3-0-fa-lr.pdf
Training matrix template sample - nz_dol_sample_1_training_matrix_template.xlsx
click on both sheet1 and sheet2 to see different ideas on how to record
Hazardous Substance Worker Training GUIDANCE under HSWA from Worksafe (link below - click will autodownload)
Information, training and instruction for workers handling hazardous substances
Other useful tools & info - https://hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/
Hazardous Substances Practical Guide - http://www.hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/guide
New Health and Safety at Work Quick Reference Guide
http://www.worksafe.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-items/hswa-quick-reference-guide/HSWA-quick-reference-guide-August2016.PDF