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Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances (EPA NZ)

HSNO codes of practice (HSNOCOPs) set out how to comply with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act and the HSNO regulations or provide an alternative way of complying with the HSNO regulations.

Hazardous Substances Toolbox (WorkSafe NZ)

Your Practical Guide to working safely with hazardous substances provides you with the supporting reference material for working through the 5 Steps to Safety.

Inventory of Hazardous Substances

All sites are required to maintain a full inventory of Hazardous Substances

Location Compliance Certificate Checklist

You may require a location compliance certificate if you have explosive, flammable, oxidising, toxic or corrosive substances and the quantity exceeds the thresholds specified in the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

All sites are required to hold a CURRENT safety data sheet for the substances they hold. You can source these directly from the supplier of your substance in either electronic or paper form Regulation 2.11 lays out the requirements and is shown below.

Signage Regulations

The trigger volumes for signage are found in Schedule 3 – Quantities of Hazardous Substances that Require Signage

Site Plans (Hazardous Area Atmosphere Zones)

Regulation 10.34 Sub-clause (d) calls for compliance with regulation 10.6 and the need to document a “Hazardous Atmosphere Zone”.

Training in HSWA (Regulation 4.5)

A PCBU must comply with regulation 9 of the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 and take additional measures to ensure workplace safety.

Transporting Dangerous Goods (NZTA)

If you’re transporting dangerous goods, you usually need to have a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on your driver license.

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Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances
(EPA NZ)

HSNO codes of practice (HSNOCOPs) set out how to comply with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act and the HSNO regulations, or provide an alternative way of complying with the HSNO regulations.

They are not mandatory and you can meet the requirements in other ways instead. The new Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 and EPA Notices replace the HSNO regulations, which means that some HSNOCOPs are no longer valid.

Hazardous Substances Toolbox (WorkSafe NZ)

Your Practical Guide to working safely with hazardous substances provides you with the supporting reference material for working through the 5 Steps to Safety.

It provides you with information about using and storing your hazardous substances safely. The full guide can be downloaded here.

Inventory of Hazardous Substances

All sites are required to maintain a full inventory of Hazardous Substances

The inventory must include the substance’s name and UN number (if available), the maximum amount likely to be at the workplace, its location, any specific storage and segregation requirements, a current safety data sheet or a condensed version of key information from the safety data sheet, and any hazardous waste.

Location Compliance Certificate Checklist

You should use Worksafe’s online calculator (external link) to check whether you need a location compliance certificate for your hazardous substances.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Signage Regulations

The trigger volumes for signage are found in Schedule 3 – Quantities of Hazardous Substances that Require Signage

Site Plans (Hazardous Area Atmosphere Zones)

Regulation 10.34 Sub-clause (d) calls for compliance with regulation 10.6 and the need to document a “Hazardous Atmosphere Zone”.

Where:- a plan of the relevant place that is accurate and drawn to scale to the extent necessary to enable the plan to meet its purpose in the provision that refers to it (in particular, by enabling a person inspecting the plan to identify actual distances and other relevant dimensions)

Training in HSWA (Regulation 4.5)

A PCBU must comply with regulation 9 of the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 and take additional measures to ensure workplace safety.

To achieve this, a PCBU must provide workers with proper information, training, and instruction before they are allowed to carry out or supervise work involving hazardous substances.

Transporting Dangerous Goods (NZTA)

If you’re transporting dangerous goods, you usually need to have a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on your driver license. A lot depends on what you’re transporting, how much of it and under what circumstances.

If you’re transporting dangerous goods for hire or reward (eg if you’re a transport operator or a courier), you will usually need a D endorsement.

Who needs a dangerous goods (D) endorsement?

If you’re transporting dangerous goods, you usually need to have a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on your driver licence.

A lot depends on what you’re transporting, how much of it and under what circumstances.

If you’re transporting dangerous goods for hire or reward (eg if you’re a transport operator or a courier), you will usually need a D endorsement. There are some exceptions, which are listed in clause 9.2 of Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 (the rule).

If you’re transporting dangerous goods as tools-of-trade and the quantities are under the limits in schedule 1 of the rule, you don’t need a D endorsement.

If you’re transporting dangerous goods as tools-of-trade in quantities that are over the limits in schedule 1 of the rule, you will need a D endorsement, except for dangerous goods that are toxic to the aquatic environment and classified as UN 3077 or UN 3082, environmentally hazardous substances.

If you’re transporting dangerous goods for domestic or recreational purposes, you don’t need a D endorsement.

If you’re not sure whether you need a D endorsement, call our contact centre on 0800 822 422.

What are dangerous goods?

Commonly available goods that are classified as dangerous for transport include:

ammunition and fireworks

aerosol canisters

LPG and CNG cylinders

oxyacetylene and other welding cylinders

compressed air cylinders for scuba diving

diesel

flammable liquids such as petrol, kerosene, methylated spirits, turpentine, thinners, solvent-based paints and epoxy resin

hardener for epoxy resin

some swimming pool chemicals

some commercial and household cleaning products, such as dishwasher detergents

some garden care products.

If you’re not sure if you need a D endorsement, please call us on 0800 822 422.

Are there exceptions to needing a D endorsement?

If you’re transporting allowed quantities of dangerous goods for domestic or recreational purposes, you don’t need a D endorsement.

If you’re transporting allowed quantities of dangerous goods as tools-of-trade, agricultural purposes or commercial purposes, without pay or reward, you don’t need a D endorsement.

Drivers being paid or rewarded or carrying quantities over the allowed limits will need a D endorsement. Exception details are listed in clause 9.2 of the rule.(external link)

You need to complete a course

To ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills for transporting dangerous goods you need to complete an approved course.

Please note you can’t drive on the road just because you’ve got the course certificate. The endorsement must be on your driver licence.

Applying for the endorsement

You can apply for a D endorsement at your nearest driver licensing agent (participating offices of the Automobile Association, Vehicle Inspection New Zealand and Vehicle Testing New Zealand).

You need to:

complete an Application for endorsement D, F, R, T, W (DL19) [PDF, 200 KB] form

present your New Zealand driver licence or two other forms of identification

provide a certificate showing you’ve successfully completed an approved D endorsement course

have your eyesight checked or show an eyesight certificate

pay the application fee of $44 (per endorsement).

Resources

Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances (EPA NZ)

Hazardous Substances Toolbox (WorkSafe NZ)

Inventory of Hazardous Substances

Location Compliance Certificate Checklist

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Signage Regulations

Site Plans (Hazardous Area Atmosphere Zones)

Training in HSWA (Regulation 4.5)

Transporting Dangerous Goods (NZTA)

Resources

Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances
(EPA NZ)

Hazardous Substances Toolbox (WorkSafe NZ)

Inventory of Hazardous Substances

Location Compliance Certificate Checklist

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Signage Regulations

Site Plans (Hazardous Area Atmosphere Zones)

Training in HSWA (Regulation 4.5)

Transporting Dangerous Goods (NZTA)

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Who is the code for?

What is in the code?

Approval

Where can I get a copy of this Code?

Who is the Code for?

Approval

Who is the Code for?

What is included in this Code?

Approval

Who needs a dangerous goods (D) endorsement?

What are dangerous goods?

Are there exceptions to needing a D endorsement?

You need to complete a course

Applying for the endorsement

Where can I find out more?

Resources

Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances (EPA NZ)

Hazardous Substances Toolbox (WorkSafe NZ)

Inventory of Hazardous Substances

Location Compliance Certificate Checklist

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Signage Regulations

Site Plans (Hazardous Area Atmosphere Zones)

Training in HSWA (Regulation 4.5)

Transporting Dangerous Goods (NZTA)

Resources

Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances (EPA NZ)

Hazardous Substances Toolbox (WorkSafe NZ)

Inventory of Hazardous Substances

Location Compliance Certificate Checklist

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Signage Regulations

Site Plans (Hazardous Area Atmosphere Zones)

Training in HSWA (Regulation 4.5)

Transporting Dangerous Goods (NZTA)

Important Links

Connect With Us On Social Media

Contact Us

HSNOCOP 3 Management of Agrichemicals code of practice NZS 8409:2004

Who is the code for?

What is in the code?

Approval

HSNOCOP 16 Hazardous Substances Storage and HSNOCOP 28 Hazardous Substances Storage Code – incompatible separation

Where can I get a copy of this Code?

Who is the Code for?

Approval

HSNOCOP 38 In-situ filling of LPG cylinders

HSNOCOP 42 Storage of Class 3.1 substances in retail stores conforming to AS/NZS 3833

Who is the Code for?

What is included in this Code?

Approval

HSNOCOP 50 LPG Compliance 100kg to 300kg

HSNOCOP 63 Management and Handling of Used Oil

HSNOCOP 67 Portable containers for petrol complying with ASTM F852-08

Introduction

About 150,000 workplaces throughout New Zealand use hazardous substances. The risks they pose are often underestimated. For example, common hazardous substances like commercial cleaning products, paints, adhesives, acids, bases and solvents can cause serious harm if not used safely.

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Approvals, Hazard Classifications and Controls

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Manage Hazardous Substance Risks

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Hazardous Substance Information

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Store Hazardous Substances Safely

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Emergency Preparation

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Compliance Certificates

Compliance certificates are issued by compliance certifiers to show that users of hazardous substances have appropriate controls in place or have the appropriate knowledge and training. You might need a compliance certificate for people, locations or equipment.

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Tracking Very Hazardous Substances

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Who needs a dangerous goods (D) endorsement?

What are dangerous goods?

Are there exceptions to needing a D endorsement?

You need to complete a course

Applying for the endorsement

Where can I find out more?

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