Hazardous Substances (Code of Practice No. 24, 2000)
*Changes to Dangerous Goods Requirements
On 1 January 2009 Victorian law involving the transport of dangerous goods and the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code changed. This document has not yet been updated to reflect these changes. For up to date information on the changes view the new requirements for dangerous goods transport.
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Hazardous Substances (Code of Practice No. 24, 2000) (PDF 518kb)
Document Type: Code of Practice
Keycode: VWA014/01/12.02
Industry: General
Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Hazardous Substances
Division Author: Occupational Hygiene
Publication Date: 01 June 2000
Date First Published: 01 June 2000
Summary: This publication provides practical guidance on control of risks from hazardous substances.
About this publication
Hazardous Substances is a 60 page guide that provides practical guidance for manufacturers, suppliers and importers of hazardous substances. It also assists employers in meeting their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999.
Further information
For information and advice on this subject or to check the availability of this publication for ordering, contact the Advisory Service on 1800 136 089.
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (old Act), approved Codes of Practice enabled people to meet their duties under Victoria's health and safety laws by complying with the related part of a Code of Practice.
On 1 July 2005, the old Act was repealed and be replaced by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (new Act). The new Act does not provide for making Codes of Practice. Therefore, complying with a Code of Practice may not necessarily mean compliance with a duty under the new Act .
This Code of Practice continues to be available as a source of practical guidance, and will contribute to industry state of knowledge, to assist those who must comply with health and safety laws.
