Safe Supply, Use & Management of Chemicals

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The Chemicals Business Services Division of the HSA is responsible for supporting a wide range of chemicals legislation governing the safe supply and use of chemicals in the workplace. It operates a dedicated Chemicals Helpdesk which provides a direct query service by e-mail, chemicals@hsa.ie or by phone, 1890 289 389.

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Safe supply of chemicals Ensure all hazardous substances and mixtures are labelled and packaged correctly Prepare and/or provide a Safety Data Sheet Ensure your substances are registered under REACH Notify your substances to the C&L Inventory Ensure Detergents are compliant Know your Export/Import duties Know the rules for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Comply with the rules for Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Know if your chemicals are restricted (banned) for use Know if your substances of very high concern (SVHC) are on the candidate list Subject to Authorisation under REACH

Safe use of chemicals Prepare a list of all chemicals used in the workplace Check the label and SDS. Check if chemicals are registered under REACH Carry out a chemical risk assessment for inclusion in safety statement Check the guide to chemical risk assessment Check out the BeSMART tool for risk assessments Roles and responsibilities for Downstream Users Check if you are using substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Check if you are using substances subject to Authorisation and in Annex XIV Occupational Exposure Limit Values (OELV) Information on workplace chemicals