Guidance

Guides to changes

The quick guide provides information on the key changes introduced by the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

This practical guide provides information on how to manage hazardous substances in your workplace safely.

Find useful industry-specific guidance. These will be updated over time to reflect the Hazardous Substances Regulations.

Find useful substance-specific guidance. These will be updated over time to reflect the Hazardous Substances Regulations.

Codes of practice approved under the HSNO Act continue to provide useful information.

This guide gives you a summary of the amounts (thresholds) of substances with certain classifications that activate a particular control.