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Chemicals

Workplaces are full of chemicals and chemical substances.  Some chemicals are 'hazardous' others are 'dangerous'.  There is specific legislation covering both 'hazardous substances' and 'dangerous goods' - but employers have a duty to ensure that the use, handling, storage and transport of all chemical substances is safe and without risks to health.

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