Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
Safe Work Australia
This Code is intended to be read by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). It provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to prepare safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals that are being manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia.
This Code may be a useful reference for other persons interested in the duties under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations.
This Code applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking involved in the manufacture or import of hazardous chemicals that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, in workplaces covered by the WHS Act.
Contents:
1: Introduction
2: Preparing, Reviewing And Amending Safety Data Sheets
3: Contents Of The Safety Data Sheet
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Header checklist
Appendix C: GHS Label Elements For Inclusion In The SDS
Appendix D: Guide For Selecting Generic Names
Appendix E: Other Relevant Information
List Of Amendments
