Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413:reg:5:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 11/23)
Character Range: 28673–31716

information relevant to the identity of the chemical,
its hazards and any necessary precautions to be observed. Methods for identifying hazardous chemicals in pipe work may include:
    * signs adjacent to pipe-work
    * markings on the pipe-work, for example colour coding (refer to AS 1345-1995 Identification
      of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts for guidance)
    * schematic layouts displayed prominently.

3. SPECIAL LABELLING SITUATIONS

This chapter outlines requirements and guidelines for labelling hazardous chemicals in special situations where the full requirements do not apply. You should always aim to provide as much information on the hazards and safe use of the chemical on the label as possible.
Under the WHS Regulations, reduced labelling is permitted for hazardous chemicals that are:
    * supplied in small containers
    * research chemicals or samples for analysis
    * decanted or transferred
    * not supplied to another workplace, and where the hazards are known to the workers using
      the chemical
    * hazardous wastes
    * classified into the explosives hazard class and are not explosive articles.
This section also provides guidance on the acceptability of labels prepared in accordance with other labelling systems and handled in a workplace, specifically:
    * hazardous chemicals classified in the explosive hazard class and labelled in compliance with the Australian Explosives Code (AEC)
    * dangerous goods labelled in compliance with transport requirements[2]
    * consumer products
    * agricultural or veterinary chemical products that are labelled in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

3.1 Small containers

Regulation 335, Part 3 of Schedule 9: Where a hazardous chemical is packaged in a container that is too small to attach a label with information that is required of hazardous chemical labels in general, then the label must be written in English and include the following:
    * the product identifier
    * the name, Australian address and business telephone number of either the manufacturer
      or importer.
    * a hazard pictogram or hazard statement that is consistent with the correct classification
      of the chemical, and
    * any other information required for hazardous chemicals labels in general that is reasonably practicable to include.
In addition to the mandatory items mentioned above, labels for small containers or packages must include as much labelling information required for hazardous chemical labels in general that is reasonably practicable to include. Priority should be given to the inclusion of those labelling elements relating to the most significant hazards of the hazardous chemical.

The most significant hazard will vary from chemical to chemical, and will be dependent upon, for example, likely routes of exposure based on its physical state (i.e. whether it is a gas, liquid or solid), its packaging and its intended use.

Examples of the most significant