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Ethylene oxide - Employer's duty of care
An employer's duty of care in relation to ethylene oxide is set out in the following regulation and approved code of practice:
The Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations (Part 8 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods and Part 6 Hazardous Substances) sets out the mandatory duties for the employer in relation to the management of hazardous chemicals, such as ethylene oxide.
The Occupational Health and Safety Code 2008: Part 18 - Ethylene Oxide aims to assist employers to minimise the risks arising out of the handling and use of ethylene oxide in sterilisation and fumigation processes in workplaces.