Embalming Briefing Documents
Embalming is an essential service that is offered by most funeral
service companies today and requires the handling of a wide variety
of hazardous chemicals which are covered by the Hazardous Substances
and New Organisms Act. As such operators in such areas need to be
aware of their responsibilities under the legislation and be
knowledgeable in the safe handling and storage practises for their
substances.
This page contains information to assist embalmers and others
working in the funeral service sector on managing these hazardous
chemicals in their workplace. It provides a series of links to
information and guidance material on the following topics:
| Index and Introduction | Download pdf |
| Approved handler test certificates | Download pdf |
| Storage of embalming substances | Download pdf |
| Tracking | Download pdf |
| Separation distances or controlled zones and hazardous atmosphere zones | Download pdf |
| Hazardous substance identification | Download pdf |
| Emergency management | Download pdf |
| Spill procedures and spill kits | Download pdf |
The documents above are in pdf format. ERMA New Zealand has also
released a downloadable e-book containing all of these documents and
an index. Download the e-book here
embalmers.zip [1.3MB]
Please note the zip file contains an e-book which is a self
contained executable file that does not require installation. The
executable has been checked for virii, trojans and is guaranteed to
be free of adware and spyware.
Embalming Products Requiring a Location Test Certificate
Embalming products with toxic or flammable properties requiring an Approved Handler
Location Test Certificate Information
A location test certificate verifies that hazardous substances
are stored away from other structures, combustible materials and
ignition sources and that relevant HSNO controls and requirements
have been adhered too.
Further information is available at:
• Quick Guide
Location Test Certificates Quick Guide
Approved Handler Information
The most hazardous substances are required to be under the
control of an approved handler. Approved handlers must meet the
qualifications set out in the regulations made under the HSNO Act
and must be available. If an approved handler is not available,
hazardous substances must be secured (i.e. locked away) to prevent
their unauthorised use.
• Quick Guide
Approved Handlers
Register of Certifiers
A Test Certifier is an individual approved by ERMA NZ to issue
Test Certificates confirming that sites, individuals or containers
are compliant with the HSNO Act.
• Register of Certifiers
HSNO Legislation
The HSNO Act and its regulations are available at the
Government Legislation
Website.
•
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
•
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Regulations
ERMA New Zealand has also published Transfer Notices in the New
Zealand Gazette.
• Transfer Notice for dangerous goods
• Transfer Notices for other substances are also available.
• Transfer Notice Documentation
HSNO Enforcement
The Department of Labour enforces the HSNO legislation in places
of work. You can contact an enforcement officer for guidance and
advice on HSNO compliance at your
Regional Department of Labour Office.
Information on HSNO compliance is also available from ERMA New
Zealand. Contact our Hazardous Substance Compliance Line:
Phone: 0800 376 234, or
Email: hsinfo@ermanz.govt.nz
Or contact us at:
ERMA New Zealand
PO Box 131
Wellington.