Apply for exemption from basic obligations and protective measures for commercial handling of hazardous substances

If you wish to deviate from the provisions of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, you must apply for an exemption from the competent authority.

To carry out work with hazardous substances that do not comply with the provisions of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, you must apply to the competent authority.

In order to obtain an exemption, you must be able to prove that the measure or project in question complies with the protection objective of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance. For example, you can apply for an exemption for

• Deviation from storage regulations
• Permanent wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Exceptions to set deadlines
• And others

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The trade inspectorates in Lower Saxony are responsible.

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• The deviation from the requirements of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance that you have requested must be compatible with the protection of the persons employed.
• There is a disproportionate hardship.

Information on how you can lodge an objection is enclosed with the authority's decision.

• You must apply for an official exemption by e-mail or post to the competent authority.
• You submit the required information to the competent authority.
• The competent authority checks your information and approves or rejects the exemption application.

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The fee is calculated according to time spent, but is at least 200

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