Hazardous Substances
DANGEROUS GOODS LICENCES
WHO CONTROLS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SAFETY AT HOME
LPG CYLINDERS, HEATERS AND BBQ'S
Dangerous Goods Licences
Council no longer issues dangerous goods licenses.
Control of most dangerous goods transferred to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) on 1 April 2004. HSNO is administered by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA). ERMA’s website has more information regarding HSNO and the controls that now replace dangerous goods licenses.
Who controls Hazardous Substances
Council has authority for enforcement of HSNO in private dwellings and public places. A number of other organisations are involved in HSNO enforcement including Occupational Safety and Health at all work places and the Land Transport Safety Authority when being transported.
Disposal of Hazardous Substances
All hazardous substances including garden chemicals need to be disposed of carefully. Information on disposal facilities for Horowhenua are covered in the landfill/rubbish section.
Hazardous Substance Safety at Home
Chemical safety at home is step sixteen of our “Am I Prepared - An Emergency Planning Guide”.
The chemicals and pesticides section of the ACC website provides important information on child safety and emergency procedures.
LPG Cylinders, Heaters and Barbeques
Refer to the Ministry of Consumer Affair's Energy Safety Service for information on safety with gas appliances and LPG cylinder testing.