HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INFORMATION SYSTEM UPDATED - APRIL 2009

Safe Work Australia has updated the Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) online database to reflect changes in Europe's 30th Adaptation to Technical Progress to Directive 67/548/EEC.

The update comprised of a total of 958 entries of which there are 564 amendments to existing entries, 391 new entries and 3 deletions. Also, the HSIS Guidance Material for Hazard Classifications has been updated to reflect amendments to Notes H, J and P in the labelling column.

Email queries about the update can be directed to the HSIS feedback email address.

A full list of the schedule of changes for the HSIS online database update can be downloaded:

• Part A – HSIS Amendments March 2009
• Part B – HSIS Insertions March 2009
• Part C – HSIS Deletions March 2009

Note: The above list should be used as a guide only. The HSIS database should be used to verify all updated or new entries.