Draft regulations for work involving hazardous substances open for comment

The government is seeking feedback on regulations for work involving hazardous substances currently prescribed under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act). The regulations will impact on water treatment operators storage and use of common drinking water treatment chemicals. Consultation on changes to the regulations is open until 26th February. Use this link to review the changes and have your say. http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/employment-skills/workplace-health-and-safety-reform/development-of-regulations-to-support-the-new-health-and-safety-at-work-act/exposure-drafts-of-phase-one-regulations/draft-regulations-for-work-involving-hazardous-substances