Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian Context
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The document discusses the classification, storage, and handling of dangerous goods in Australia, emphasizing their potential hazards to people and the environment. It outlines the regulatory framework and best practices for managing these goods to prevent disasters, including training and compliance for organizations involved in the supply chain. Key recommendations include auditing practices, understanding risks associated with dangerous goods, and ensuring communication with emergency services.
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Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian Context
- 1. ciltinternational.org1 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Director – Transport Compliance Safety Training & CILTA Queensland Chair Victor Gado
- 2. ciltinternational.org2 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Dangerous Goods (DG) are classified according to their properties and results of tests are allocated to a DG Class or Division as specified by the United Nations (UN) DG are substances, mixtures or articles that, because of their physical, chemical (physiochemical) or acute toxicity properties, present an immediate and catastrophic or dangerous hazard to people, property and the environment. Types of substances classified as DG include: explosives; flammable gases and liquids; chemically reactive and highly toxic substances; radioactive substances; infectious substances and miscellaneous substances considered as harmful but not necessarily classified to a specific DG Class or Division. Understanding what is Dangerous Goods?
- 3. ciltinternational.org3 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context http://hcis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/ Many DG products are also classified as Hazardous Substances and Poisons and covered under Safe Work Australia legislation, Codes of Practice and various State/Territory legislation and includes storage and handling as well as transport, by road, rail, sea, air. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/chemi cals
- 4. ciltinternational.org4 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Storage – Major Hazard facilities https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/industry_business/major-hazard-facilities Transport by Road and Rail are regulated through Australian Dangerous Goods Code administered through National Transport Commission. https://www.ntc.gov.au/codes-and-guidelines/australian-dangerous-goods-code Transport by Air is regulated by Civil Aviation Authority Australia https://www.casa.gov.au/safety-management/dangerous-goods Transport by Marine is regulated by Australian Marine Safety Authority https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/cargoes-and-dangerous-goods#collapseArea316
- 5. ciltinternational.org5 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Could a Beirut Styled Disaster occur in Australia? PART 3: DANGEROUS GOODS LISTS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 2020, Edition 7.7 Page 552 Name & Description UN No Class Class Meaning Ammonium nitrate explosive, 82 1.1D Explosives AMMONIUM NITRATE 222 1.1D Explosives Ammonium nitrate explosive, 331 1.5D Explosives AMMONIUM NITRATE, with not more than 0.2% total combustible material, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance. 1942 5.1 Oxidising Substances 1Y AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILISER 2067 5.1 Oxidising Substances 1Y AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILISER 2071 9 Miscellaneous 1Y AMMONIUM NITRATE, LIQUID (hot concentrated solution) 2426 5.1 Oxidising Substances 1Y AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION, intermediate for blasting explosives 3375 5.1 Oxidising Substances 1Y AMMONIUM NITRATE GEL, intermediate for blasting explosives 3375 5.1 Oxidising Substances 1Y AMMONIUM NITRATE SUSPENSION, intermediate for blasting explosives 3375 5.1 Oxidising Substances 1Y HAZCHEM Code Meaning Risk of Violent Reaction or Explosion Course Water Spray Which Ammonium Nitrate?
- 6. ciltinternational.org6 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Could a Beirut Styled Disaster occur in Australia? September 6th 2014 - Transport Incident
- 7. ciltinternational.org7 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context • Understand the products risks, packaging, segregation – incompatibility, storage, Hazchem Code in AU or HIN in Europe requirements as published by the UN • Ensure organisations follow lead publications on risks associated with Dangerous Goods • Ensure organisations train relevant staff to be competent in the safe handling and storage of those dangerous goods • Ensure organisations notify emergency services on what DG is being stored - distributed • Conduct regular audits to ensure safe business practices are being followed such as Standard Operating Procedures or Safe Work Method Statements • Ensure all risks are relevant and included in the organisations risk register, which is regularly reviewed. • Ensure suppliers – contractors fully understand the same risks as you the client for supply chain sustainability in safety Business Process to Identify and Stop Another Disaster Occurring
- 8. ciltinternational.org8 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Summary 1. Goods classed as Dangerous Goods by the United Nations mishandled have the capacity to cause serious injury, death, destruction. 2. Follow the comprehensive instructions as published 3. Ensure all supply chain partners are complying through regular inspections – audits 4. Remember it is DANGEROUS GOODS
- 9. ciltinternational.org9 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods - an Australian context Thank You Victor Gado Director – Transport Compliance Safety Training & CILTA Queensland Chair