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Hazardous Substances Regulations

What laws have changed?

The rules for hazardous substances in the workplace have moved from one Act and set of Regulations to another, with some changes.

Commencement and transitional arrangements

Some specific regulations commence later than 1 December 2017. Read about these and the transitional arrangements for existing approvals and test certificates.

Role of EPA and WorkSafe

The hazardous substances reforms bring changes to the roles of the EPA and WorkSafe.

Manage your hazardous substances safely.

General notifications	Notifiable events
Adventure activity notification Asbestos removal Electrical and gas Major Hazard Facilities Hazardous work Occupational diseases Extractives Petroleum Geothermal Raise a health or safety concern	If someone has been seriously injured or become seriously ill as a result of work, you must notify us. Not sure if you need to notify us? If you're unsure of what needs to be notified please read our guide What events need to be notified? Our 'Notify WorkSafe now' tool will guide you through the process. Notify WorkSafe now If someone has died as a result of work, please call us immediately on 0800 030 040 (24/7).

General notifications

Notifiable events

Adventure activity notification

Asbestos removal

Electrical and gas

Major Hazard Facilities

Hazardous work

Occupational diseases

Extractives

Petroleum

Geothermal

Raise a health or safety concern

If someone has been seriously injured or become seriously ill as a result of work, you must notify us.

Not sure if you need to notify us? If you're unsure of what needs to be notified please read our guide What events need to be notified?

Our 'Notify WorkSafe now' tool will guide you through the process.

Notify WorkSafe now

If someone has died as a result of work, please call us immediately on 0800 030 040 (24/7).