* NEW Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012
On 1 December 2012, the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations
2012 (DG (S&H) Regulations 2012) replaced the Dangerous Goods (Storage
and Handling) Interim Regulations 2011 (Interim Regulations) which expired on
this date. The DG (S&H) Regulations 2012 have retained most of the legal
requirements contained in the Interim Regulations. There are only a small number
of changes. This document has not yet been updated to reflect the changes
introduced by the DG (S&H) Regulations 2012. More information on the key
changes introduced by these new regulations can be found in the guidance titled
Information about: Key changes to dangerous goods storage and handling
requirements available at worksafe.vic.gov.au/dgkeychanges and More
information about: Incident reporting available at
worksafe.vic.gov.au/incidentreporting
Chemical safety
assessment tool
This assessment tool provides general guidance to duty holders on developing an action
plan to manage chemical safety. 4th edition – June 2012
Background
Unsafe use, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals can affect people’s health and safety and damage
property and the environment.
The chemicals that can harm health are known as ‘hazardous substances’ while those that can have immediate
effects (eg poisoning and fire) are dangerous goods (DG). Hazardous substances are regulated by the Health and
Safety Regulations 2007 (OHS Regulations) while DG are regulated by Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling)
Interim Regulations 2011 (DG S&H Regulations). Many chemicals are both hazardous substances and DG and the
term ‘hazardous chemicals’ in this document refers to both.
Victorian laws relating to the use, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals require the ‘duty holder’ to take
measures to prevent injuries or exposure. This involves a systematic approach to managing chemical safety.
About this tool
This assessment tool is aimed at sites using or storing significant quantities of chemicals. It will help duty holders who
operate these sites to develop an action plan to improve chemical safety.
Workplace environments change so it is recommended that employers use this tool regularly. How regularly will
depend on the size and complexity of your organisation.
How to use this tool
This tool has three main sections:
Section 1 – Hazard identification and risk assessment
This section provides general guidance to duty holders on:
• a register listing chemicals on site and the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer,
importer or supplier of the product/s
• consulting with and provided training and instruction to workers, contractors and health and safety representatives
(HSR)
• undertaking hazard identification and risk assessments.
Section 2 – Risk controls
This section is about actions to control risks related to the use, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals to
protect workers and members of the public.
Section 3 – Emergency planning
The final section relates to the site’s preparedness for incidents and emergencies. The quantity of products stored
and handled at the site will determine the placarding, manifest, emergency planning and fire protection
requirements.
Before developing and implementing an action plan, employers need to consult with workers and their HSR
(see overleaf).
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CONSULTATION
Question
1. Have workers
been consulted
about chemical risk
management?
Y/N
More information
Action
Consultation with workers, any HSR, and other
affected parties such as contractors, needs to cover the
entire chemical safety system. This involves induction,
training, providing information, hazard identification, risk
assessment, selection and implementation of risk controls,
ensuring controls are working and assessing if any
proposed changes to plant, processes or systems of work
are likely to increase risk.
Duty holders need to assign responsibility and establish
an agreed consultation process which could be
informal or formal depending on the type and size of the
workplace.
For more information, refer to Consultation on health and
safety. A handbook for workplaces
2. Is there evidence
that consultation has
occurred?
Evidence could include minutes of meetings.
Other evidence could be records of OHS committees,
toolbox talks, safety meetings and information displayed
on notice boards and provided during training.
SECTION 1 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
1.1 INFORMATION SOURCES
Question
Y/N
More information
1. Is a register kept
and maintained for all
hazardous chemicals
in the workplace and
is it accessible to
workers?
A register is a list of product names of all hazardous
chemicals in the workplace and a copy of the current MSDS.
It is not the same as the DG manifest (see section 3.2).
Arrangements are needed to ensure a current copy of the
manufacturer’s/importer’s MSDS is obtained on or before
the first time a chemical is supplied to the site. The MSDS
must be checked at least every five years to ensure it is current.
Suppliers, on request, must provide a copy of the
manufacturer’s/importer’s MSDS that is up-to-date and no
more than five years old.
Responsibility should be allocated to a person/s for
preparing and maintaining the register.
See Appendix 1 for an example of a tool to help manage a
register.
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2. Are chemicals
labelled with the
manufacturer’s/
importer’s/supplier’s
label?
Employers must ensure hazardous substance containers
are labelled. Labels contain important directions on use and
storage as well as safety information.
3. Is there a procedure
to make sure new
chemicals are added
to the register and old
ones no longer used
removed?
All people who organise the purchase of chemicals need to
know and follow this procedure.
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SECTION 1.2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Question
Y/N
More information
1. Has hazard
identification been
performed for products
listed in the site register?
For more detail on hazard identification and prioritisation,
refer to the Code of Practice for Hazardous Substances,
A step by step guide for managing chemicals in the
workplace and the Code of Practice for Storage and
Handling of Dangerous Goods.
2. Did hazard identification
cover physical properties
as well as the processes,
systems of work,
physical areas and type
of incidents associated
with the use, storage
and handling of the
hazardous chemicals at
the site?
Information is available from the MSDS and industry/
product knowledge.
Action
Examples of industry/product knowledge include chemical
reactivity and exposure standards, worker experience and
incidents for similar materials or processes at other sites.
Hazardous chemicals may also be produced or generated
from non­-hazardous materials and may include welding
fumes, wood dust, silica from grinding or cutting some materials
as well as lead from the sanding of lead-based paints.
Revise hazard identification to include the above information.
SECTION 1.3 – RISK ASSESSMENT
Question
Y/N
More information
1. Have risk
assessments been
conducted for the
hazardous chemicals
used and stored?
For guidance on risk assessments, refer to the Code of Practice
for Hazardous Substances and Code of Practice for Storage
and Handling of Dangerous Goods.
2. Does the risk
assessment cover
chemical and physical
properties, processes,
systems of work, and any
incidents associated with
the hazardous chemicals
at the site.
When doing a risk assessment also consider:
· first aid requirements
· requirements for exposure monitoring (both air and
biological/health surveillance)
· identification of ignition sources in any hazardous zones
· bunding, other spill containment requirements,
hazardous zones and clean up materials.
Revise the risk assessment to include the above information.
Information is available from MSDS and industry product
knowledge. See Appendix 2 for a risk assessment example.
3. Are risk assessments
recorded/reviewed/
revised?
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Set up a system to meet these needs.
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SECTION 2 – RISK CONTROL
Question
Y/N
1.Have risk control
measures been
implemented according to
the hierarchy of controls?
More information
Action
The ‘hierarchy of controls’ set out in the OHS Regulations is
a list of ‘best to worst’ solution types that need to be applied
as required. They are: elimination; substitution; isolation;
engineering controls; administrative controls and personal
protective equipment (PPE).
In addition to the hierarchy of controls there are also specific
control measures set out in DG laws eg spill containment,
fire fighting facilities, placarding.
For guidance on hazardous substances risk control, refer to
the Code of Practice for Hazardous Substances.
For guidance on DG risk control measures, refer to the Code of
Practice for Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods.
2. If any product or
process changes have
been made, have the
specified control measures
also been reviewed/
revised to ensure that risks
continue to be eliminated
or reduced, so far as is
reasonably practicable?
Review and maintain controls to ensure they remain effective.
4. Is there a heavy
reliance on PPE or
administrative controls?
PPE and administrative controls require greater supervision,
maintenance and training etc than other control measures. If
there is a heavy reliance on these types of controls, check to
ensure the measures are working and effective. Also consider
if the hierarchy of controls has been implemented properly.
For guidance on administrative controls, refer to A step
by step guide for managing chemicals in the workplace
(Appendix 4, PPE and administrative controls).
Supplementary questions for larger sites1
Question
1
Y/N
More information
1. Is there an up-to-date,
comprehensive list of
safety-critical controls
eg high level alarms and
shut-off valves?
Controls should be listed in order of importance.
2. Is this list reviewed
regularly?
Consider how often the list should be reviewed.
3. Is there a safe operating
procedure to cover all
reasonably foreseeable
operating conditions,
including commissioning,
operation, inspection,
testing, maintenance and
decommissioning of plant?
Procedure should be documented and cross-referenced with
the safety-critical control list.
Major hazard facilities or sites that require notification
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4. Are the selected
controls effective for the
level of risk?
Upgrade controls or implement an ongoing warning system.
5. Is there a system for
ensuring changes/
modifications are
adequately conceived,
designed, installed and
tested?
For information about assessing management of change
6. Are documented
policies and
procedures included in
such a system?
Refer to guidance note above on management of change.
Examples of warning systems are:
· low/high level alarms in the case of malfunction
· point-source or stack monitoring
· low air flow alarms in critical ventilation systems.
processes, refer to the major hazard facility guidance
note, Management of change
7. Is there a risk
assessment of any
changes/modifications
included?
8. Are changes in
resources managed in
relation to safety issues?
9. Has an appropriate
(preventative)
maintenance scheme
been established for all
safety-critical installations
and systems to prevent
incidents or limit their
consequences?
Preventative maintenance may cover:
· equipment in hazardous atmospheres eg electrical
equipment
· safety-related control and alarm systems and indicators
· utilities (electricity, steam, water etc) necessary for
safe operation
· relief and vent systems
· pressure systems and other containment tanks for DG
· leak detection systems
· local exhaust ventilation · fume cupboards/spray booths.
A permit system assists in identifying and controlling the
hazard and associated risks. Permits should cover hot
works, cold works, work in confined spaces, work with an
ignition source, maintenance work using electrical equipment
and using welders and grinders near flammable atmospheres.
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11. Do all relevant work
permits exist, where
applicable?
Information and instructions should have been sourced from
the relevant maintenance personnel or contractors.
12. Is there understanding
about how the controls
work?
Inspections (see below) should be scheduled and regular.
13. Are workplace audits/
inspections carried out to
ensure control measures
are working?
Document findings and actions required.
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14. Are maintenance
procedures documented
and records kept?
15. Is regular
maintenance scheduled
and occurring at
recommended intervals?
16. Are problems, faults
or failures reported and
addressed?
This involves looking, reviewing and addressing symptoms,
near misses, observations, chemical odours, poor
practices, complaints, injuries and/or contamination of
workers and work areas. Options for addressing this include
an OHS management system or a quality assurance system.
17. Are interim measures
considered if a control
measure is found to be
deficient?
Ensure risks are controlled while the specific control
measure is being fixed.
SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PLANNING
3.1 PLACARDING
Question
Y/N
1. If the quantities of DG
exceed the ‘Placarding
Quantity’ in Schedule 2 of
the DG S&H Regulations,
has placarding been
posted?
More information
Action
Placarding warns emergency services of the likely need for
extra precautions on their part.
Placarding is at two levels. The first is the general ‘HAZCHEM’
sign at the entrance(s) and the second is the detailed sign on
bulk tanks and large stores of packages.
2. Do placards comply
with Schedule 4 of the DG
S&H Regulations?
3.2 MANIFEST
Question
Y/N
More information
1. If the quantities of DG
exceed the ‘Manifest
Quantity’ in Schedule 2
of the DG S&H
Regulations, has a
manifest been prepared?
For guidance on manifests, refer to Code of Practice for
the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods.
2. Does the manifest
contain information
prescribed in Schedule 3
of the DG S&H
Regulations?
The manifest provides the fire authority with information to
assist them to respond appropriately if there is an incident.
A manifest should detail all the matters required under
Schedule 3 including class, packaging, any DG used in
manufacturing and a plan of the premises.
The manifest under DG laws should not be confused with
the register of hazardous substances under OHS laws (see
section 1.1).
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3. Is the manifest kept
in a place that is easily
accessible to the
emergency services?
The manifest should be near the outer warning placard or
another place agreed with the fire authority.
4. Are arrangements
in place to ensure the
manifest is updated?
Duties should be assigned to responsible persons and
procedures/training organised to ensure the manifest is
updated.
5. Has WorkSafe
Victoria been notified
of quantities of DG
exceeding threshold
quantities?
Quantities above the Schedule 2 threshold increase risk
and may trigger additional duties for operators. They
must notify WorkSafe Victoria under the major hazard
facility part of the OHS Regulations.
3.3 EMERGENCY PLANS
Question
1. If the quantities of DG
exceed the ‘manifest
quantity’ in Schedule 2 of
the DG S&H Regulations,
has an emergency plan
been prepared?
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Y/N
More information
For guidance on emergency planning, refer to the
Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of
Dangerous Goods.
Examples of areas often not addressed properly
include spill control and clean up materials and back up
personnel in absence of key personnel.
2. Has written advice
been sought from the
fire authority in the
development of the
emergency plan?
The operator must have regard to the fire authority’s
recommendations when developing a plan. The
emergency plan must be reviewed at least every five
years.
3. Does the plan
contain the necessary
information?
All potential emergencies needs to be identified and
addressed and any missing information incorporated
into a revised plan.
4. Has the plan been
communicated to the
relevant people?
Includes those in adjacent or shared premises. These
people need to be identified and provided with the required
information.
5. Are arrangements
in place to implement,
test and review the plan?
Testing an emergency plan is essential. Reasons for more
complex and/or frequent exercises include:
· large volumes or mixed classes of Schedule 2
dangerous goods
· staff expected to carry out response roles beyond
simple evacuation
· an exercise does not go to plan.
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3.4 FIRE PROTECTION
Question
Y/N
More information
1. If the quantities of
DG exceed the ‘Fire
Protection Quantity’ in
Schedule 2 of the DG
S&H Regulations, is
the required fire control
system installed?
For guidance on fire protection, refer to the Code of Practice
for Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods.
2. Has written advice
been sought from the fire
authority on the design
of the system?
See part 3.2, question 2.
Action
Supplementary questions for larger sites
Question
Y/N
More information
Are the system’s
components (eg sprinklers,
fire extinguishers, water
tanks) compatible with
the types and quantities
of hazardous chemical?
Particular chemicals may have to be removed or interim
measures implemented while making the system compatible
or while seeking advice from the fire authority.
Is the system accessible
at all times to persons on
the premises and to the
emergency services?
It may be necessary to do regular checks to ensure access.
Action
Is all fire fighting equipment
suitably labelled and
visible?
Is the system maintained
and tested in accordance
with technical standards?
Refer to section 2
TRAINING
Question
1. Are there organisational
arrangements for
awareness of, and
compliance with,
consultation duties?
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Y/N
Action
Arrangements could be discussed at OHS committee and
toolbox talks; raised at safety meetings; displayed on
notice boards; shared in publications and during training.
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2. Have affected
workers and HSRs
been provided with
adequate induction,
training, information and
supervision relating to
the hazards associated
with hazardous
chemicals used, stored
and handled at the site?
Identify training needs, establish a training plan and
implement it.
3. Have HSRs been
provided with adequate
induction, training,
information and
supervision relating to
assessing risks (ie the
nature of the hazards,
properties of the products
and processes used)?
4. Has the site provided
affected workers and
HSRs with adequate
induction, training,
information and
supervision relating to the
need for, and proper use
of, the selected control
measures?
5. Are there records of
which personnel have
received training and
the material used in
training?
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6. Has the effectiveness
of the training been
gauged?
Competency may be gauged by written assessment,
competency sign off, practical demonstration or using
independent competency assessors. An assessment may
include demonstrating:
· an understanding of the hazards, their control measures
and which ones are critical
· the ability to operate the control measures
· what needs to be done if a control measure does not work.
7. Is supervision provided
to ensure that control
measures are used and
maintained correctly?
Include this requirement in supervisory roles and ensure
time is allocated to do it.
Painting area
Process
chemical
Cleaning agent
Bleaching
agent
Glass etching
Process
chemical
Paint thinners
Sulphuric acid
Mineral
turpentine
Chlorine
Hydroflouric acid
Acetone
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
June 2003
May 2001
August 2001
February 2001
February 2004
January 2002
NEXT REVIEW JANUARY
2005
April 2001
October 2003
January 2004
March 2002
May 2003
August 2002
July 2000
Date
Planned change to
processes in January
2005, need to review risk
assessment.
Changed supplier October
2004. Need to get new
suppliers MSDS asap and
review risk assessment, if
required.
MSDS nearly out-of-date.
Request a new MSDS.
Actions/comments
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Responsible person
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· All hazardous chemicals must have an up-to-date MSDS no more than five years old that states the product is hazardous, or if dangerous goods, provide the proper
shipping name, UN number, class label and subsidiary risk for those dangerous goods.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Is the
Is the
MSDS
product
product
hazardous? dangerous Supplied Date
Yes/
goods?
no
N
Y
Y
December 1999
Y
LAST REVIEW OCTOBER
2004
Forklift fuel
LPG
DATE FOR REVIEW OF
REGISTER:
Location or
process where
product used
PERSON COMPILING REGISTER:
DATE:
Product name
SITE/AREA:
COMPANY:
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS REGISTER MANAGEMENT TOOL – EXAMPLE OF A WORKPLACE
This tool is designed to assist your workplace manage its hazardous chemicals register (a list of products and an up-to-date MSDS).
APPENDIX ONE
Is the product
dangerous
goods?
Yes/No
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Is the product
hazardous?
Y/N
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Date
Yes/
No
Yes/No
Date
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MSDS
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Responsible
person
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* All hazardous chemicals must have an up-to-date MSDS no more than five years old that states the product is hazardous, or if dangerous goods, provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class label and subsidiary risk for those
dangerous goods.
DATE FOR REVIEW OF REGISTER:
Location of
process where
product used
PERSON COMPILING REGISTER:
DATE:
Product name
SITE/AREA:
COMPANY:
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS REGISTER MANAGEMENT TOOL TEMPLATE
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Benzene
Chemical/
substances
Is there a
risk?
Yes/No/
unsure
Top loading
Transfer/tanker
loading
Description of
use
Carcinogen
Flammable
(fire/explosion)
Types of hazards
Y
Driveaway protection
system
Gantry
Y
Y
N
Spill containment
Vapour recovery
Y
Vehicle impact
Y
N
Training/instruction
Training instruction
Y
N
No maintenance system for routine
inspection.
Safe work procedure and training
has been provided.
Increased traffic flow on site.
N
Fire system
(Including monitors,
hydrants, deluge
systems and
sprinklers)
Emergency shutdown
PPE
Hazardous zone – suitable
electrics.
Maintenance program.
Y
Electrical installation
Fire and explosion.
The catchment or compound
has been designed properly.
Dry locks are fitted to vehicles but this
does not prevent the vehicle being
driven away during loading.
Fully enclosed transfer system,
therefore no risk of
inhalation/exposure.
Safe work procedure and training
has been provided. Existing training
found to be relating specifically to DG
risks, not hazardous substances.
Interconnected system with knock
on effects.
Inconsistent use of earth leads across
sites and/or damaged leads.
Y
Static control
Maintenance program.
N
Reasons
Hose maintenance
Current safety
measures
RISK ASSESSMENT EXAMPLE - TANKER LOADING
APPENDIX TWO
Provide specific training for the exposure control
measures associated with toluene. Examples being the
use and maintenance of any PPE, breathing apparatus
and the vapour recovery system.
Review adequacy of current maintenance systems
against designer requirements (all items related to the
vapour recovery system).
Install a suitable gantry or investigate the feasibility of
bottom loading.
PPE to be worn in the event of system failure.
Review existing traffic management plan and adequacy of
bollards/physical barriers.
Note: Ensure that all equipment used in spill
containment is designed for use in hazardous zones.
Handbrake protection system fitted as an additional
control during loading.
However, training to be provided on a regular basis.
Establish a routine inspection program.
N/A
Provide training and instruction on the use of earth
leads and ensure maintenance inspection and testing
programs are in place.
Install suitable electrics.
N/A
Action required
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Chemical/
substances
Description of
use
APPENDIX TWO
Types of hazards
Current safety
measures
Is there a
risk?
Yes/No/
unsure
Reasons
TANKER LOADING RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Action required
APPENDIX THREE
Safety measure
(in order of hierarchy)
EXAMPLES OF SAFETY MEASURES INVOLVING CHEMICALS
Explanation and examples
ELIMINATION
Eliminate the use of the chemical or outsource the work to a specialist contractor.
If the work has to be done on the premises, an example of elimination is using
a physical process (such as ultrasound) instead of a chemical process to clean
equipment.
SUBSTITUTION
Use a safer chemical or a safer form of the substance. Examples:
· using detergent instead of chlorinated solvent for cleaning
· using water-based chemicals instead of solvent-based chemicals
· Safer form or process
· painting with brush instead of spraying
· purchasing a chemical in a safer form (eg using pellets instead of powder which
reduces dust, using liquids in ready to use form instead of concentrates which
require decanting or mixing).
ISOLATION
Separate people or property from the substance by distance or barriers. Examples:
· using closed systems
· fully or partially enclosing the process with exhaust extraction
· isolating the process to one room with restricted access or using appropriate
barriers/screens to separate chemicals
· moving the process into a positive pressure cabin or room
· distancing workers from substances/processes through the use of remote controls
· distancing property, incompatible chemicals and ignition sources from goods.
ENGINEERING
Physical controls (such as plant/equipment) that eliminate or reduce chemical being
produced, stop or contain chemicals or limit the area of contamination in the event of
spills and leaks. Examples:
· using fully enclosed ventilation booths
· using partially enclosed ventilated spray booths
· using local exhaust or natural ventilation systems
· using robots
· designing buildings that are: compatible with the intended goods; made of noncombustible construction as far as practicable; and designed to reduce contamination
· using bunding to reduce spillage
· installing drains, tanks or sumps to cope with spilled material
· installing automatic fire protection and chemical suppression systems.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Using safe work practices including good housekeeping. Examples:
· reducing the duration and/or frequency of exposure
· for DG reducing the amount stored and used
· ensuring safe interim storage of wastes
· vacuuming or wet sweeping to suppress dust being generated
· covering containers and making sure lids are attached
· cleaning up spills immediately
· ensuring no eating, drinking or smoking in areas where chemicals are used
· providing suitable washing facilities
· providing first aid facilities
· instructing staff how to use chemicals/equipment safely.
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Protective clothing and equipment for workers, supervisors and visitors. Examples:
· overalls
· aprons/gowns
· footwear
· gloves
· safety glasses
· face shields
· respirators
· head protection.
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WorkSafe Victoria information
Contact details
Call us on: 1800 136 089
Email us at: [email protected]
For more information on occupational health and safety,
go to WorkSafe Victoria’s website: worksafe.vic.gov.au
Further information
Guidance
Code of Practice for Hazardous Substances
Code of Practice for Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods
Managing safety in your workplace. A step by step guide.
A guide to risk control plans
Consultation on health and safety. A handbook for workplaces
Safe Work Australia
SWA website
National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods
[NOHSC:2017(2001)]
National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:2007(1994)]
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS website
Priority Existing Chemicals Assessment
Emergency services
Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board
MFB website
Country Fire Authority
CFA website
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