1. Identify dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals
The principal and/or their delegate must ensure that all dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals are identified within the workplace.
Examples of locations where dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals may be found include:
- art rooms
- classrooms
- kitchens/canteens
- maintenance/garden sheds
- materials technology areas
- photographic dark rooms
- science laboratories
- storage areas (including the cleaner’s cupboard)
- swimming pool plant and/or storage room.
Note: There are a number of prohibited substances which must not be stored or handled in any school, see Section 4 of this Procedure.
Chapter 1 of the Chemical Management Procedure on identification of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals in schools
Reviewed 03 June 2024