The degree of hazard from exposure to a toxic substance is related to the type of substance an individual is exposed to, the concentration, the path into the body and the amount absorbed.

Class 6 toxicand infectious substances examples

Toxic substances are a class 6 dangerous good and are subdivided into two classes, class 6.1 – toxic substances or class 6.2 – infectious substances.

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Some substances will react negatively and dangerously when they come into contact with incompatible substances, and these must be stored separately.

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There are specific rules for storing these substances in an HSL, depending on the type of HSL. These specific rules for HSLs are:

A Certified Handler must be involved in the storage, use and disposal of the most dangerous acutely toxic poisons (Classes 6.1A & 6.1B)

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If there is more than one cabinet in a building, the total quantity of toxic substances in all cabinets cannot exceed the above quantities – unless the cabinets are separated by a distance of at least 3m.

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Class 6hazmat

These are substances known or reasonably expected to contain pathogens. Pathogens are defined as micro-organisms (including bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi) and other agents such as prions, which can cause disease in humans or animals.

Toxic substances can cause serious health effects to people. Health effects may include, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and in the most serious cases, unconsciousness and death. Some short and long term impacts can be skin irritation and reaction, eye irritation, respiratory damage and lung injury.

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For an HSL that is a package store (other than an indoor storage cabinet), the level of secondary containment necessary is stipulated in Section 13.30 of the HSWR Regulations 2017 – see table below.

Secondary containment is required when storing toxic substances below the threshold amounts (therefore outside an HSL), and on a farm. On farms you must ensure spills will not reach any protected place, waterway or boundary with another property.

Class 6hazardous materials examples

When storing Class 6.1A, 6.1B and 6.1C substances in quantities above the following thresholds, a hazardous substance location (HSL) must be established:

These are substances liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled, or by skin contact.

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Common class 6 substances include cyanides, lead compounds, phenol, cresols, some pesticides, biological samples and clinical wastes.  One of the most common are agrichemicals, which according to Grosafe nearly half of those registered in New Zealand are classified as acutely toxic at some level.

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