Hazardous Substances Regulations

What is the law?

Learn about the Act and Regulations that inform how we regulate hazardous substances.

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Transitional arrangements

Read about the transitional arrangements for existing approvals and test certificates.

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Role of EPA and WorkSafe

Read about what different roles EPA and WorkSafe have under the law.

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Hazardous Substances – Safe Work Instruments

Hazardous substances safe work instruments complement the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

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Hazardous substances regulatory clarifications

Short technical guidance that provides information and clarification on good practice for meeting regulatory requirements.

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Restricted entry intervals for pesticides

Under regulation 13.23 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, we can set restricted entry intervals for a pesticide to protect persons from the toxic effects of a substance.

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Signage requirements for vertebrate toxic agents

Under regulation 13.19 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, WorkSafe can specify a period of time for which a PCBU with management or control of work involving a vertebrate toxic agent being applied or laid will must ensure that compliant signage is displayed.

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