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An organisation is required to share information about chemical use when hazardous chemicals are transferred between organisations, when multiple employers are working at the same workplace, such as on construction and civil engineering sites, or when the organisation delivers hazardous waste.

Such information sharing ensures that all parties involved have access to the necessary knowledge about the chemicals, including safety data sheets (SDS), hazardous properties, classification and labelling, risk assessments and relevant exposure data.

The same fundamental principles for chemical management apply at temporary workplaces as at permanent workplaces. This includes ensuring access to up-to-date safety data sheets, conducting risk assessments, sharing relevant information between parties, and implementing appropriate control measures.

Several challenges may arise, but common barriers include:
• Different interpretations of regulations
• Missing or outdated safety data sheets (SDS)
• Poor communication
• Inadequate documentation of risk assessments
• Use of different technical systems or platforms
• Access management issues when subcontractors are involved