Scheduled carcinogens
Carcinogenic substances are hazardous substances that can cause cancer. Two schedules of carcinogenic substances are restricted under part 4.2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007.
Schedule 1 carcinogenic substances
The use of Schedule 1 carcinogenic substances is only permitted in laboratories after a licence is obtained from WorkSafe Victoria. Use of these substances in workplaces other than laboratories is prohibited.
Schedule 1 carcinogenic substances are:
- 2-Acetylaminofluorene
- Aflatoxins
- 4-Aminodiphenyl
- Benzidine and its salts
- Bis(chloromethyl) ether
- Chloromethyl methyl ether (technical grade)
- 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
- 2-Naphthylamine and its salts
- 4-Nitrodiphenyl
Schedule 2 carcinogenic substances
The use of Schedule 2 carcinogenic substances is only permitted in workplaces (including laboratories) after a licence is obtained from WorkSafe Victoria.
Schedule 2 carcinogenic substances are:
- Acrylonitrile
- Benzene – when used as a feedstock containing more than 50% benzene by volume
- 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine and its salts
- Diethyl sulfate
- Dimethyl sulfate
- Ethylene dibromide – when used as a fumigant
- 4,4'-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline)
- 2-Propiolactone
- o-Toluidine and o-Toluidine hydrochloride
- Vinyl chloride monomer
Licence application
To apply for a licence to use a scheduled carcinogenic substance, download the application form.
A seperate application form must be completed for each scheduled carcinogenic substance you require a licence for. You will also need to provide detailed supporting information to describe the control measures you will use to prevent exposure to the scheduled carcinogen.
