Safe Management of PCBs Code of Practice(December 1988, Department of Health: Revised May 2008 – Ministry of Health)
Date of publication Online: July 2008
Summary of publication
The purpose of this code of practice is to describe recommended practices for the handling, storage, transport and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). It is intended for all holders of PCBs, for transporters of PCBs, and for all those with statutory or other responsibilities in managing PCBs.
This code of practice gives practical information to enable all those involved in the management of PCBs to carry out their duties and thus achieve the objectives of the legislation that controls PCBs.
The Code of Practice was issued in December 1988. The 1988 document was updated by the Ministry of Health in 2008 to reflect changes to legislation.
Related information
Environmental Risk Management Authority (www.ermanz.govt.nz) |
Publishing information
Date of publication: First published in December 1988. Revised in May 2008
ISBN: 978-0-478-31230-0 (Online)
Citation: Department of Health. 1988 (Revised edition 2008). Safe Management of PCBs Code of Practice. Wellington: Ministry of Health. |
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