Hazardous chemicals

Learn what hazardous chemicals are and how they are defined under Western Australia’s work health and safety laws.

Hazardous chemicals in mining

Find out where hazardous chemicals are found in mining operations.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods are substances that pose immediate physical or chemical risks, such as flammability, explosiveness, or corrosiveness.

Managing hazardous chemicals risk

Hazardous chemicals at your place of work must be identified and safely managed as part of your workplace risk management plan.

Specific hazardous chemicals

Find out about some specific hazardous chemicals used in workplaces around Western Australia.

Gases, vapours, smoke and fumes

Airborne contaminants can be generated through the use of hazardous chemicals or various workplace activities.

Working with large quantities of hazardous chemicals

Responsibilities and obligations for workplaces that use, store and handle large quantities of hazardous chemicals.