This section contains information about safely managing hazardous substances, including obligations and responsibilities, tips for handling hazardous substances in the workplace, and guidance on what to do if someone has been affected by hazardous substances.
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This page deals with managing hazardous substances to ensure Fire and Emergency New Zealand can respond safely in a hazardous substances emergency.
Every year, dozens of New Zealanders are affected by exposure to hazardous substances. It's important you know what to do if someone is exposed to a hazardous substance, so you can act quickly and minimise harm.
Every year, dozens of New Zealanders are affected by exposure to hazardous substances. It's important you know what to do if someone is exposed to a hazardous substance, so you can act quickly and minimise harm.
To ensure we can respond to incidents involving hazardous substances promptly and safely, Fire and Emergency needs to have accurate information about those substances and where they are located.