Register of Chemical
Legislation, Standards
and Codes of Practice
Version
2.0
TRIM file number
D11/54999
Short description
A Register listing legislation, standards, codes of
practice and other resources relevant to the policies,
procedures and guidelines associated with chemical
use, handling and storage.
Relevant to
All employees
Approved by
Executive Dean, Faculty of Science
Responsible officer
Manager, University Laboratories
Responsible office
Faculty of Science
Date introduced
July 2011
Date(s) modified
05 December 2013
Next scheduled review date
December 2014
Related University documents
Biosafety Register, CSU Risk Register, Compliance
Management Procedure, Legislative Guide,
Related legislation
Key words
Chemical Legislation Register
Current Version 2.0 – version date 12/13
Chemical, legislation, standards, code of practice,
register, Act, Regulation
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Register of Chemical Legislation,
Standards and Codes of Practice
Date updated 5 December 2013
Commonwealth Legislation
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1994
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990
National Transport Commission Act 2003
Work Health And Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990
NSW Legislation
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (New South Wales) Act 1994
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (New South Wales) Regulation 2010
Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985
Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2008
Explosives Act 2003
Explosives Regulation 2013
Health Practitioner Regulation (NSW) Act 2009
Health Practitioner Regulation (NSW) Regulation 2010
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
Pesticides Act 1999
Pesticides Regulation 2009
Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966
Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009
Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005
Radiation Control Act 1990
Radiation Control Regulation 2013
Stock Medicines Act 1989
Stock Medicines Regulation 2010
Veterinary Practice Act 2003
Veterinary Practice Regulation 2013
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001
Australian Standards (this links to the Standards on line page through the CSU Library then type
in standard number at SAI prompt (accessible to all staff)
Standards – Safety in Laboratories
AS/NZS 1269.0:2005 Occupational Noise Management – Overview and General Requirements
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational Noise Management – Hearing Protector Program
AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in Laboratories – General
AS/NZS 2243.2:2006 Safety in Laboratories – Chemical Aspects
AS/NZS 2243.4:1998 Safety in Laboratories – Ionising Radiations
AS/NZS 2243.5:2004 Safety in Laboratories – Non ionizing radiations-Electromagnetic, sound and
ultrasound
AS/NZS 2243.6:2010 Safety in Laboratories – Plant and Equipment Aspects
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AS/NZS 2243.8:2006 Safety in Laboratories – Fume Cupboards
AS/NZS 2243.9:2009 Safety in Laboratories – Recirculating Cabinets
AS/NZS 2243.10:2004 Safety in Laboratories – Storage of Chemicals
AS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety Protective and Occupational footwear – Guide to selection, care and use
AS/NZS 2982: 2010 Laboratory Design and construction
AS 1216:2006 Class labels for Dangerous Goods
Standards – Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods and Gases
AS1940:2004 The Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS/NZS 1596:2008 Storage and Handling of LP Gas
AS 1894:1997 The storage and Handling of Non-Flammable Cryogenic and Refrigerated Liquids
AS 2507:1998 The storage and Handling of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals
AS 2658:2008 Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG)– Portable and Mobile appliances
AS 2714:2008 The storage and handling of Organic peroxides.
AS 2896:2011 Medical Gas Systems – Installation and Testing of Non-Flammable Medical Gas
Pipeline Systems
AS 2927:2001 The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
AS 3780:2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances.
AS/NZS 3833:2007 The storage and handling of Mixed Classes of Dangerous goods in packages and
intermediate Bulk containers
AS 3873:2001 Pressure Equipment – Operation and Maintenance
AS 3961:2005 Liquefied Natural Gas – Storage and Handling
AS 4041:2006 Pressure Piping
AS 4289:1995 Oxygen and Acetylene Gas Reticulation Systems
AS 4326:2008 The Storage and Handling of Oxidising Agents
AS 4332:2004 The Storage and Handling of Gases in Cylinders
AS/NZS 4452:1997 The Storage and Handling of Toxic Substances
AS 4484:2004 Gas cylinders for industrial, scientific, medical and refrigerant use – Labelling and
colour coding.
AS/NZS 4681:2000 The storage and handling of class 9 (miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles
AS 5601:set 2010 Gas Installations
Standards – Personal Protective Equipment
AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended Practices for Occupational Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment
AS/NZS 2161 set:2008 Occupational Protective Gloves – Set
AS/NZS 2210 Occupational protective footwear
Standards – Hazard Warnings
AS 1319:1994 Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment
AS 1345:1995 Identification of the Contents of Piping, Conduits and Ducts
National Standards and Codes of Practice are tabled on the Safe Work Australia website
National Model Regulations For The Control Of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances
[NOHSC:1011(1995)]
National Code Of Practice For The Control Of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances
[NOHSC:2014(1995)]
Adopted National Exposure Standards For Atmospheric Contaminants In The Occupational
Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)]
Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous goods National Standard [NOHSC:1015(2001)]
Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)]
National Code Of Practice For The Labelling Of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)]
National Model Regulations For The Control Of Workplace Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC:1005(1994)]
National Code Of Practice For The Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:2007(1994)]
Guidance Note For The Assessment of Health Risks Arising From the Use of Hazardous Substances
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in the Workplace [NOHSC:3017(1994)]
National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition
[NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Hazardous Substances Database (previously a List NoHSC:10005 (1999)
Health Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Guide for Workers
Hazardous Chemicals requiring Health Monitoring
Labelling Of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Code Of Practice
Managing Risks Of Hazardous Chemicals In The Workplace Code Of Practice
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals fact sheet
Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals code of practice
Work Cover NSW – Publications
Chemical Emergency Guide
Pregnancy and Work Guide 2002
Placarding for storage of Hazardous Chemicals
Other Documents
th
Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7 edition (2011)
Australia Post Dangerous Goods Guide 2009
Table of amendments
Version
number
0.2
0.3
1.0
2.0
Date
3/6/09
5/11/09
29/7/11
5/12/2013
Short description of amendment
Added some links
Fixed link, added some Acts
Revised links
Revised Links
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