What is HSNO classification?
The HSNO hazard classification system provides agrichemical users with consistent information on potential agrichemical hazards. Within each hazard class, different levels of hazard are recognised using a letter ranking, where an ‘A’ generally represents the greatest potential hazard.
How many HSNO classifications are there?
There are three groups (I, II and III) representing high, medium or low danger. You can use the UN class and packing group in the calculator if the HSNO classification is unavailable.
What is HSNO an abbreviation of?
The passing of New Zealand’s Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO Act) in June 1996 represented one of the most significant reforms of environmental legislation since the Resource Management Act. The Act came into force in two stages.
What is hazard classification code?
The UN hazard classification system for classifying explosive materials and explosive components is recognized internationally and is used universally by the Department of Defense (DoD), other Department of Energy (DOE) contractors, and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
What is Hsno in NZ?
New Zealand’s Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, known as HSNO Act, came into force for new organisms on 29 July 1998 and for hazardous substances on 2 July 2001. The HSNO manages the risks that hazardous substances and new organisms may pose to human health and the environment in New Zealand.
What is the purpose of the HSNO Act?
The purpose of the HSNO Act is to protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms.
What is the HSNO Act NZ?
The Act came into force for new organisms on 29 July 1998 and for hazardous substances on 2 July 2001. The HSNO Act is a new law that manages the risks that hazardous substances and new organisms pose to the health and safety of people and communities and the New Zealand environment.
What is the meaning of 1.4 g?
These warning diamonds relate to shipping and now also have relevance to storage. The 1 means class 1 (explosives) the 4 is the hazard type, 4 means “Substances and articles that present no significant hazard”.