Questions and Answers

My mixture which is non- hazardous contains a substance that is on the candidate list. I have been told I must supply a Safety Data Sheets — is that true — the mixture is not classified as hazardous.

One of our substances is now on the Candidate list. What does this mean I have to do?

A fire safety consultant has suggested that when we have a fire risk assessment completed by a contracted organisation, it is good practice to ensure they are third-party certificated and issue a “Certificate of Conformity” when the assessment is completed. Is this the case?

I have noticed that in the Croner i news bulletins information on new and recently signed multilateral agreements is regularly provided. What is a multilateral agreement and what is its purpose?

I have heard that the poison centre deadline is being extended by a year. Is that correct?

Where can I find all the information to include on a hazardous waste consignment note? Can you explain all the different codes that are required?

My manager asked me to source some new gloves, but specifically told me to be aware of the bellows effect; what is this?

Can you explain what an endocrine disruptor is?

I have heard that Nanomaterials now need to be registered under REACH is that correct?

I am aware that staff must be competent if they are required to use portable fire-fighting equipment and that this includes “sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities”. Could you outline what these “other qualities” are?