Dangerous goods
What are dangerous goods?
Dangerous goods have the potential to cause immediate harm to people, property and the environment due to the possibility of a fire, explosion, release of toxic, flammable, or corrosive materials during a storage or handling incident.
Responsibilities for dangerous goods
Everyone involved with dangerous goods at workplaces has obligations for workplace health and safety.
Managing incompatible goods
Information about storage, segregation and other issues
Classes of dangerous goods
The quantities of dangerous goods and combustible liquids stored at the premises will determine the premises’ classification.
Notification and notification 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.
Minor storage workplaces
Many workplaces store or handle relatively small quantities of dangerous goods
Dangerous goods locations
Dangerous good locations (DGLs) are sites where medium quantities of dangerous goods are stored or handled.
Large dangerous goods locations
Typical examples of large dangerous goods locations are petrol stations or large chemical warehouses.
Key stakeholder agencies
Other agencies involved with dangerous goods
Managing the risk from dangerous goods
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
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