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Health, Safety & Environment Division

Division Mission:

To provide opportunities for all members of the RACI and related professions with interests in health, safety and environmental issues relating to chemicals, to develop their individual knowledge and skills and to contribute positively to the development and standing of the chemical profession as a whole.

Scope of activities:

Contribute to legislation reviews pertaining to Health, Safety and Environment legislation relating to chemicals and the chemical industry
Contribute to Standards Australia relevant to the interests of the Division and the RACI.
Provide for professional development in relation to HS&E pertaining to chemicals, industry, laboratories, schools etc. for members
Work together with industry, academia and the government sector for contributions to the Division’s specialist knowledge.
Participate in the RACI National Congress as appropriate.
Form relationships and enter into kindred society agreements with similar-interest institutions.
Establish connections and prominence as Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Chemicals peak qualified experts recognized by regulatory authorities requiring such issues
Assist the Board in formulation of press releases in relation to Australian OHS&E incidents and issues to educate the public on HS&E issues and good practices.
Contribute to keeping RACI members informed about HS&E updates relating to chemicals and the chemical industry.