• Will someone remind me that I'm due for a renewal?
  If your certificate was issued by Chemsafety, then we should be in contact about 2 months prior to its expiry date. Please feel free to contact us in the meantime.
• What is my liability if I forget to renew?
  If you do not renewal you certificate, then you will no longer be an approved handler.
  You will be unable to order tracked products, and if you handle substances in excess of the approved handler thresholds you will be in contravention of the HSNO Act.
  If you have a Location Test Certificate for those substances, this will be unable to be renewed.
  If you leave it too long to apply for your renewal, you will have to start the approved handler process again.
• What's involved, do I have to attend a training course?
  To renew your certification you have to demonstrate knowledge of any changes in the HSNO legislation, Codes of Practice and work practices since your certificate was issued.
  Attendance of a training course is not required, but consider two things - how will you find out about the changes, and secondly, five years a quite a long time, and you may choose to attend a refresher.
• What if I want to extend the scope of my certification?
  Normally your certificate will be renewed with the same approvals, however you can upgrade by demostrating the required skills and knowledge to the Test Certifier.

Chemsafety has two test certifiers on staff, and we also conduct approved handler training, HSNO awareness and general chemical handling training. We welcome your call to discuss how we can help you - 0800 366 370 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Questions? - ERMA have a FAQ section

• What do I need to do?
• Do I have to return to the test certifier who issued my original certificate?
• Do I need to attend a course to renew? How much will it cost?
• When does my test certificate expire?
• If I can't find my certificate, how can I find out when it expires?
• Can I renew my certificate before it expires?
• Can I renew my certificate after it expires?
• Can I still work as an approved handler if my test certificate has expired?
• Can I continue to purchase hazardous substances that require an approved handler if my test certificate has expired?
• What are the qualifications for renewal?
• How do I find out about changes to the HSNO legislation, codes of practice, and work practices since my original certificate was issued?
• Will my renewal have the same certificate number as the original certificate?
• Can I add additional stages of the substance lifecycle or add additional substances to my renewal?
• Where can I get more information?