The object of this Part is to minimise the risk to the health of persons due to exposure to hazardous substances:
(a) by ensuring that hazardous substances used at workplaces are supplied with:

(i)

labels; and

(ii)

Material Safety Data Sheets; and

(b) by providing for:

(i)

the assessment of the risk of exposure to hazardous substances; and

(ii)

the control of exposure to hazardous substances; and

(iii)

the training of employees and contractors who could be exposed to hazardous substances at work on the nature of the hazard and the level of risk posed by the hazardous substances, and the means of assessing and controlling exposure to the substances; and

(c)

by limiting the circumstances under which the use of chrysotile may be exempted; and

(d)

by encouraging research into, and development of, alternatives to the use of chrysotile; and

(e)

by ensuring that emergency services and the Inspectorate have access to relevant information about hazardous substances used at workplaces; and

(f)

by ensuring that relevant information included in NICNAS summary reports is given to operators.