Q. What are the responsibilities of an Approved Handler?
A. An Approved Handler must make sure certain hazardous substances are handled safetly, and that they do not casue harm to people, nor damage to the environment. They will also be expected to provide guidance to other people handling the substances, who are not Approved Handlers, and be available to assist them if needed. |
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Q. What is a Location Test Certificate?
A. Where hazardous substances are held in excess of the specified trigger quantities a hazardous substance location must be established and a Test Certificate obtained. In many ways this is similar to the Dangerous goods Licence. |
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Q. What is an Approved Handler?
A. An Approved Handler is a person who is competent and certified to handle certain hazardous substances. To become an Approved Handler you must meet the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications) Regulations 2001. This will be an easy process to follow. |
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Q. When is an Approved Handler NOT needed?
A. Not everyone handling hazardous substances needs to be an Approved Handler. Any person may handle a hazardous substance if an Approved Handler:
*is present at the location where the substance is being handled;and
*has provided guidance to the person actually handling the substance; and
*is available to provide assistance at all times while the substances is being handled. |
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Q. Who is the Person in Charge?
A. The Person in Charge is in control of the place where hazardous substances are present. They could be the owner, lessee, sub-lessee or occupier of the place, location or depot. In effect the person who is in control or possession of the relevant part of the site. The role is similar to the person in control of a workplace under the health and safety legislation, although the HSNO legislation is not confined to the workplace. |
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