5. Procurement of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals
The principal and/or their delegate, in consultation with the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and employees, must ensure that no new dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals are introduced into the school without first obtaining the manufacturer’s SDS and completing the OHS Purchasing Checklist template .
Information from the SDS should be used to determine if the chemical can be safely introduced into the school.
Chapter 5 of the Chemical Management Procedure on requirements when procuring dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals in schools
Reviewed 17 June 2024