Hazardous Substance Register

Hazardous Substances Register

The Workplace Substances Register is used to document chemicals used and stored on site. The register should include a list of all workplace substances (including hazardous substances/dangerous goods) used and stored on site; a copy of material safety data sheets (not more than five years old) and completed risk assessments (where appropriate).

The register must be updated as new hazardous chemicals are introduced to the workplace or when the use of a particular hazardous chemical is discontinued.

Ensure the register is readily available for all personnel exposed to workplace substances and to anyone else who is likely to be affected by a hazardous chemical in the workplace.

Consider documenting a procedure that outlines steps for safe purchase, storage and management of workplace substances on site. 

This register would play a large part in the overall process of obtaining and keeping hazardous substances safely in the workplace.

Associated resources:

Hazardous Workplace Substances Procedure

- This procedure sets out the steps for safe purchase, storage and management of workplace substances on site