What's the Plan, Stan | Hazardous substances

Hazardous substances are chemicals that can cause serious health issues or injury. The next part of our current health and safety focus is on keeping safe around these chemicals.

It’s important you know what substances are used around you and on your site. Every chemical comes with a Safety Data Sheet, which provides safe handling procedures and what to do if you come into contact with the chemical.

Use the correct PPE to create a barrier between you and the chemical. This might include a respirator, a face shield, chemical gloves, a lab coat, or safety goggles.

Know who your first aiders are so you can call on them in an emergency. If you’re unsure who your first aiders are, ask your supervisor or a health and safety representative.

All sites have spill kits that are used to contain a substance spill. These contain the materials to manage spills of different chemicals and quantities held at sites.

Winner of July's competition

In July we asked you to send us your top tip for emergency preparedness.

Congratulations to Julie McGrath, ANZCO Foods Canterbury, who sent in this piece of advice:

Remember to include socks and sneakers for each family member in your emergency kit (we put our old sneakers in)

Congratulations Julie - you've been drawn to win an AA Grab & Go four-person emergency kit!