Painter Briefing Documents
Paints, dyes, inks and adhesives are some of the most widely used
hazardous substances present within New Zealand and those operating
with them need to be aware of their responsibilities under the
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act.
This page contains information to assist those working with paints,
dyes, adhesives and other similar products. 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 paints and surface coatings | Download pdf |
| Packages, transport and 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 |
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Group Standards for Surface Coatings and Colorants
The Surface Coatings and Colourants Group Standards include any
material used as an adhesive, dye, ink, paint, pigment, or graphic
material, including any raw materials used in the manufacture of
these materials.
• Surface Coatings
and Colorants Group Standards
• About Group Standards
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.