New Guidance on CHIP Regulations

The HSE has produced some new and updated publications on the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP). These are mostly aimed suppliers of chemicals, but managers responsible for chemical safety in the workplace may also find them useful.

Read the label: how to find out if chemicals are dangerous
ISBN 0717623661, free

Aimed at anyone who works with chemicals. Describes the information, warnings and safety information that appear on product labels and explain what they mean.

Why do I need a safety data sheet?
ISBN 071762367X, free

Gives advice for small firms who use or supply dangerous chemicals. Explains who is responsible for supplying safety data sheets under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging ) Regulations 2002 and when to expect to receive safety data sheets with chemical products. Details why safety data sheets are necessary and what they should contain.

Approved classification and labelling guide (fifth edition)
ISBN 0717623696, £10.50

Sets out the general principles of classification and labelling for supply as required by the CHIP Regulations 2002. The purpose of the classification is to identify the properties of substances and preparations that may constitute a hazard during normal handling and use, and which are not listed in the Approved Supply List.

Approved Supply List (seventh edition): Information approved for the classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply
ISBN 0717623688, £29.95

Has been updated to take account of the 2002 CHIP regulations, which define the system for classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply.

The compilation of safety data sheets (third edition). Approved Code of Practice
ISBN 0717623718, £7.95

Gives practical guidance to manufacturers, importers, distributers and suppliers of substances and preparations dangerous for supply on their responsibilities to provide safety data sheets.

The idiot's guide to CHIP
ISBN 0717623335, free

Introduces legal obligations about providing safety, health and environmental information for customers. Identifies the various supporting documents that should help to comply with the law (aimed at suppliers).

These publications are available from HSE Books, Tel. 01787 881165.
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