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Duties for managing hazardous chemicals at workplaces, including SDS, labelling, register, risk assessment, and exposure standard compliance.
Part 7 of the WHS Regulations 2012 (SA) sets out detailed obligations for PCBUs who manage hazardous chemicals. Requirements include maintaining a hazardous chemicals register, obtaining Safety Data Sheets, ensuring correct labelling, conducting risk assessments, and not exceeding workplace exposure standards. Applies to any business handling, storing, or using hazardous chemicals.
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- Duties for managing hazardous chemicals at workplaces, including SDS, labelling, register, risk assessment, and exposure standard compliance.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazardous Chemicals Management is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 > Part 7 § Part 7.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazardous Chemicals Management is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA). In short, Duties for managing hazardous chemicals at workplaces, including SDS, labelling, register, risk assessment, and exposure standard compliance.
What changed recently?
Hazardous Chemicals Management was last updated on 26 August 2026.
