Having a safe site and knowing as much as possible about safety and the industry can help you get your business on the right path to success.
The construction industry is one of high risk, which is why we have HazardCo on board as one of our business toolbox services suppliers. They know construction and safety. So don’t second guess yourself or cut corners, reach out to the experts who can make sure your site safety is as good as your build.
Changes to hazardous substances regulations – here’s what you need to know
The 2-year transition period from the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling is now in its final months.
The new GHS 7 assigns classifications to a hazardous substance based on its:
- physical hazards (such as flammability)
- human health hazards (such as acute toxicity)
- environmental hazards (such as whether it is hazardous to the aquatic environment)
What this means for you
You will need to ensure that your SDS, packaging, and labelling of substances have been updated to reflect the new classes or you are in the process of updating. This can be done by reaching out to the supplier or manufacturer of substances.
Near misses matter
The HazardCo Advisory Team gets a heap of questions about near misses and if they should be recorded, in this blog they’ve put together information around what a near miss is and whether it should be reported.
Having a safe site can help you make sure you and your team get home to your families and save in you potentially losing your business or having to deal with large legal bills.
Read more about what near misses are and why they matter here.
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