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

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:

• your name and business address
• if you conduct your business or undertaking under a business name, that business name
• the name and address of the supplier of the carcinogen
• the address where the carcinogen will be used, handled or stored
• the name of the carcinogen
• the quantity of the carcinogen to be used, handled or stored at the workplace each year
• the purpose and activity for which the carcinogen will be used, handled or stored
• the number of workers that may be exposed to the carcinogen
• a summary of the steps to be taken in relation to hazard identification, control measures and why the elimination or substitution of the carcinogen is not reasonably practicable.

Duration

Unlimited unless cancelled.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Other resources

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2012 South Australia (Opens in new window)

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 South Australia (Opens in new window)

Application process

Comply

The person authorised to use, handle or store prohibited or restricted carcinogens must keep the following records for 30 years after the authorisation ends:

• a copy of the authorisation including any conditions imposed
• the full name, date of birth and address of any worker likely to be exposed during the period of the authorisation.

Administering agency

SafeWork SA

Contact details

Supporting information

Carcinogens Authorisation (Opens in new window)