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.
Do you use hazardous substances in your business? You should be managing the risks on your site to avoid an emergency and you must have an emergency response plan (ERP) in case something does happen.
If you’re carrying out commercial fumigation activities, you may need to notify Fire and Emergency at least 24 hours before you start fumigating. This page tells you when and how to notify us.
There are over 1,300 retail fuel sites in New Zealand. We have worked with the sector to developed a simple template for emergency information that operators can complete and send to us.