• What are dangerous goods and who is responsible?
• Managing incompatible goods
  • Storage management
  • Segregation tool for dangerous goods
  • Segregation techniques
  • Other issues
• Classifying dangerous goods
• Notification and exemption
• Managing the risk
• Transport and storage of dangerous goods
• Handling and storage of dangerous goods
• Frequently asked questions
• Training
• Key stakeholder agencies

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Dangerous goods

What are dangerous goods and who is responsible?
Dangerous goods are usually chemicals that have the potential to present an immediate threat to people, property or the environment if not properly contained or controlled. Everyone involved with dangerous goods has obligations for workplace health and safety.

Managing incompatible goods
Information about storage, segregation and other issues.

Classifying dangerous goods
The quantities of dangerous goods and combustible liquids stored at the premises will determine the premises' classification.

Notification and exemption
Legislation requires the occupiers of certain premises where dangerous goods and combustible liquids are stored and handled to notify Workplace Health and Safety Queensland of the existence of their premises. Some premises will be exempt from notifiying.

Managing the risk
Key items to help manage dangerous goods.

Transport and storage of dangerous goods
Conditions apply when transporting dangerous goods. Lists relevant links for handling and storage of dangerous goods.

Handling and storage of dangerous goods
Links relevant to the handling and storage of dangerous goods.

FAQs
Frequently asked questions about dangerous goods storage and handling.

Training
Training providers, consultants, equipment suppliers.

Key stakeholder agencies
Other agencies involved with dangerous goods.