National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets - WA - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You must comply with this code if you intend to prepare material safety data sheets (MSDS).

This code of practice provides guidance on how to correctly prepare MSDS. The MSDS is a document that describes the chemical and physical properties of a material and provides advice on safe handling and use of the material.

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.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources	Important
Comply	All	National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.	Important

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

General Enquiries

WorkSafe

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Western Australia
Operating address:	Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington Western Australia 6107
Mailing address:	Locked Bag 14 Cloisters Square PO Western Australia 6850
Phone:	1300 307 877
Email:	safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Website:	WorkSafe Western Australia (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Approved Codes of Practice (Opens in new window)

National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets - Western Australia