Safe Supply, Use & Management of Chemicals

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 Label hazardous chemicals correctly Provide a Safety Data Sheet Register substances (REACH) Notify substances (CLP) Ensure Detergents are compliant Know the Export/Import duties Know the ADR duties Comply with COMAH rules Are chemicals restricted (banned) Are substances on the candidate list (SVHC) or Subject to Authorisation under REACH

Safe use of chemicals Prepare a list of all chemicals Check the label and SDS. Are substances registered under REACH or notified to C&L inventory Is a chemical risk assessment in place Check if you are using substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) or substances subject to Authorisation and in Annex XIV Check out the BeSmart risk assessments tool Check out 'Your Steps to Chemical Safety' Know your Downstream User duties