Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace - Australian Government

Description

You are required to comply with this code if you are the manufacturer of hazardous substances that are intended to be used on board trading ships. This code provides a practical guide on how to comply with the national regulations in order to manage the risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance (if any) that may be required.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Act(s) name

Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulations 2003 Australian Government

Administering agency

Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

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Enquiries

Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority
Mailing address: GPO BOX 9905
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Phone: 02 6275 0070
Fax: 02 6275 0067
Email: seacare@comcare.gov.au
Website: Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Opens in new window)