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There were a total of 98 hazardous substances notifications in 2019

Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

In 2019, there were a total of 98 hazardous substance notifications. This is a 30% decrease from 2018 (140 notifications). Children under the age of five years had the highest notification rate in 2018 and 2019. 

 You can read our latest factsheet here and visit the Hazardous Substance Injury notifications page to find more information.

 

 

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