Chemical and Hazardous Substances

2021

Chemical Distributors Duties REACH and CLP

Distributors of chemicals have duties under EU chemical legislation including the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) Regulation and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. REACH controls the manufacture, import, supply and safe use of chemical substances in the EU while CLP requires companies to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals correctly before placing them on the market.

2021

Export and Import of Chemicals Information Sheet

Information sheet on exporters duties under the Rotterdam Regulation (EU) No.689/2008 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals.

2019

2018 Survey on Chemical Usage

The survey aims to determine the potential impact on Irish companies regarding responsibilities under the chemicals legislation should the United Kingdom (UK) withdraw from the European Union (EU).

2019

Brexit Overview Information Sheet

For products placed on the Irish market post-Brexit, EU legislation will apply and Irish companies may have new or additional obligations arising from the UK departure.

2018

Communicating Chemical Hazards at Work Information Sheet

When a chemical is delivered to a workplace, the hazard information is usually visible on the supply (CLP) or transport (ADR) label or for deliveries in tanks, it is provided via a REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

2018

Nail Bars Info Sheet

Using nail products and other products several times every day can pose a risk to your health. This information leaflet has been developed to provide practical advice to those working in the nail industry.

2017

Crystalline Silica Dust Information Sheet

Crystalline silica is widely found in nature. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust occurs in many industries.

2017

Guidance for the Management of Household Hazardous Waste at Civic Amenity Sites

This joint guidance developed by the EPA in conjunction with the Authority addresses the safe handling and storage of a range of household hazardous waste types at civic amenity sites in order to manage not only the environmental risks but also health and safety risks.

2017

Chemical Safety in the Workplace 2 - Online Course

The HSA has developed a free online course called ‘Chemical Safety in the Workplace’. This companion information leaflet describes the benefits of the course, which is aimed at employers, employees, supervisors and safety representatives in any sector where chemicals are used.

2016

Safe Working with Diesel Engine Exhaust Information Sheet

Diesel engines power many machines and vehicles including trucks, buses, private vehicles, farm machinery and construction equipment. Such vehicles and equipment are also potential sources of exposure to diesel exhaust fumes in the workplace. This information sheet will help you understand the composition of the exhaust, its health effects, and ways to assess and prevent exposure.

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Chemical and Hazardous Substances