Guides: Work Health & Safety: Chemical Hazards

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Chemical Hazards: from Comcare Hazardous chemicals in the workplace are substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health and physicochemical risks and dangers.
Hazardous Chemicals: from Safe Work Australia Hazardous chemicals are substances, mixtures and articles that can pose a significant risk to health and safety if not managed correctly.
Dial Before You Dig Dial Before You Dig delivers a vital national community service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption to Australia’s vast utility networks such as electricity, gas, water and telecommunications.
Guidance about Hazardous Chemicals from WorkSafe WA Hazardous substances may be in the form of a liquid, solid or gas. Examples are poisons, and substances that could cause burns, eye irritation or cancer.

BBC One Night In Bhopal
Hazardous Substances A video about hazardous substances.
Managing chemical hazards using the hierarchy of controls While chemicals may present health hazards to the workers handling them, applying the hierarchy of controls can eliminate and minimise these risks.
Safety Data Sheets Explained Toolbox Talk information regarding safety data sheets
Working safely with chemicals With chemicals present in every workplace, this video will explain the rationale for regulation and practical tips and contemporary solutions to keeping people safe.