Authorisation to Use, Handle or Store Prohibited and Restricted Carcinogens - New South Wales

Description

You will require this authorisation if you intend to use, handle or store a prohibited or restricted carcinogen. Restricted and prohibited carcinogens are listed in Schedule 10 of the Regulation. If you have provided notification of continuing work with a carcinogen in accordance with the requirements within the last five years, you will not require this authorisation until the five years expire.

Please note that prohibited carcinogens can only be used, handled or stored for genuine research or analysis.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authorisation you must:

  • provide details of the name and quantity of the carcinogen, and the purpose for which you intend to use it
  • provide information about how you will manage risks to health and safety
  • provide any other information required by Agency, including details of your workplace and business.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Five years.

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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No fees are required.

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

Authorisation needs to be obtained for each address where carcinogenic substances are used.

Approval time

60 days.

Administering agency

Department of Customer Service

SafeWork NSW

Contact details

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Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Chemicals Team

SafeWork NSW

Department of Customer Service
Operating address: 92 - 100 Donnison Street
Gosford, New South Wales 2250
Mailing address: LOCKED BAG 2906
Lisarow, New South Wales 2250
Phone: 13 10 50
Email: chemicals@safework.nsw.gov.au
Website: SafeWork NSW (Opens in new window)