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-Hazardous Substances
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-Any person who introduces, or manufactures, a source of hazard in the Hackerspace
-has a duty towards the control of the hazard and the eventual safe disposal of
-the material. Accurate records must be maintained.
-Persons who obtain hazardous substances must obtain from the supplier a
-statement detailing the known or potential hazards associated with the
-substance, the recommended precautions and control measures. Such information,
-in the form of Safety Data Sheets, must be made available by law by the
-supplier.
-A risk assessment for all work activities involving hazardous substances must
-be prepared before work commences, as required by the Control of Substances
-Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. The directors must be notified before
-new hazardous substances are introduced to allow for adequate risk assessment.
-All hazardous substances must be stored and labelled appropriately.
-Biological or radiation hazards should not be introduced or used in the
-Hackerspace.