Please note that this checklist is a guide only. Workplaces should design their own checklist to suit their processes, substances and conditions. Refer also to the Model WHS Code of Practice for Labelling

Are all containers of hazardous substances provided by the manufacturer or supplier properly labelled? / Yes  / No 
Can you easily determine whether the substances are hazardous? / Yes  / No 
Are hazardous substances which are packaged in the workplace and stored labelled as if the substances came from an outside manufacturer or supplier? / Yes  / No 
When a hazardous substance is decanted and not used up immediately are the containers always labelled with the product name, and the risk and safety phrases? / Yes  / No 
Are hazardous substances in containers used if they are not properly labelled? / Yes  / No 

Size of Container

Label entry / More than 500 mL or 500 g / Container size
Equal to or less than 500 mL or 500 g / Very small
Signal words and/or Dangerous Goods
Class/Subsidiary Risk / 3 / 3 / 3
Identification information
Product name
Chemical name
UN Number
Ingredients/formulation /
3
3
3
where relevant / 3
3 / 3
Risk phrases / 3 / 3
Directions for use / where relevant
Safety phrases / 3 / 3
First aid procedures / 3 / 3
Emergency procedures / 3
Details of manufacturer/importer / 3 / 3 / 3
Expiry date / where relevant
Reference to MSDS / 3 / 3

Label Assessment Form

General Aspects / Score
Label securely fixed / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Label in English / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Hazard statement / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Durable print / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Part total score /8
Label Contents
Identity:
Company name / Absent O / Present 2
Product name / Absent O / Present 2
Signal word / Absent O / Present 2
Ingredients:
Identity / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Amount details / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Regulatory information (score 6 if product is not a poison or dangerous good)
UN Number / Absent O / Present 2
DG Class/Sub Risk / Absent O / Present 2
Poisons Schedule / Absent O / Present 2
Label entries
Risk phrases / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Safety phrases / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
First aid procedures / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Emergency phrases / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Reference to MSDS / Absent O / Poor 1 / Good 2
Part total score /26
LABEL ASSESSMENT SECTION TOTALS
General aspects /8
Label contents /26
GRAND TOTAL /34