National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

) Any change in name and contents of the hazardous substances and chemicals shall render thelicense/permit to be invalid if the relevant authority is not informed.c) An application shall be made on the prescribed form as set out in Annexure A of the Group Ihazardous substances regulations.d) A license shall be issued in terms of the prescribed form as set out in Annexure B of the Group Ihazardous substances regulations.e) A license for Group I hazardous substances shall have effect only until the 31 st of December in theyear in which it is issued.f) The suspension and cancellation of a license/permit shall be based on the following:• False, inaccurate, untrue or misleading information.• Contravenes or fails to comply with the conditions for which the license / permit was issued.• Contravenes or fails to comply with provisions of the Act, regulation or by-laws.• Ceases to carry on activities authorized by the license / permit.Environmental health must monitor all hazardous substances dealer’s premises to ensure operationunder a valid license.2. Inspectiona) All importers, manufacturers, whole distributors, registered pharmacists, general dealers, farmers,industries and factories, retailers (formal and informal), pest control operators, business premises,schools, laboratories, public and private premises and workplaces shall be inspected at least twice ina year on hazardous substances and chemical safety issues.b) All Group I hazardous substances consignments shall be inspected and released only to a Group Ilicensed premises.c) Storage of hazardous substances shall conform to the requirements as set out in R 453 of 25 March1977.3. Conditions of sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances• This shall be in terms of the requirements as stipulated in R 543 of 25 March 1977.4. Records to be kept• This shall be in terms of the requirements as stipulated in R 453of 25 March 1977 for Group Ihazardous substance.• Every hazardous substance or chemical shall be provided with a safety data sheet (SDS).• The type of record to be kept shall be a book, register, computer, cardex or any other suitablemeans.5. Storage of hazardous substances and chemicalsa) The following storage for hazardous substances and chemicals shall apply:• Containers not in direct contact with the floor.• Storage area is labelled.• Adequate lighting and ventilation provided.• Floors and walls are smooth and non-porous.• Roof impermeable/waterproof and firm.• Appropriate fire extinguishers and hoses are available and serviced.• Spill kit provided.• Responsible person/s are trained in using the appropriate fire extinguisher and hose.• Area is provided with burglar bars and safety gates.6. Labelling of hazardous substances and chemicalsa) The label for Group I Category A and B hazardous substances shall conform to the requirementsas stipulated in R 453 of 25 March 1977.b) For hazardous substances it should also include the name of the manufacturer and activeingredients/s.c) For chemicals it should include directions for use, expiry and manufacture date, list of ingredients,weight of product and cautions, keep out of reach of children, in eye or skin contact, washimmediately, if ingested accidentally, consult medical practitioner immediately.DOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 138