Hazardous Substances Regulations

What is the law?

Learn about the Act and Regulations that inform how we regulate hazardous substances.

Transitional arrangements

Read about the transitional arrangements for existing approvals and test certificates.

Role of EPA and WorkSafe

Read about what different roles EPA and WorkSafe have under the law.

Hazardous Substances – Safe Work Instruments

Hazardous substances safe work instruments complement the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

Restricted entry intervals for pesticides

Under regulation 13.23 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, we can set restricted entry intervals for a pesticide to protect persons from the toxic effects of a substance.

Signage requirements for vertebrate toxic agents

Under regulation 13.19 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, WorkSafe can specify a period of time for which a PCBU with management or control of work involving a vertebrate toxic agent being applied or laid will must ensure that compliant signage is displayed.