Summary 

Presented by the
Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL WORKSHOP – 24 APRIL 2013, AM HALF DAY

On 1 December 2012, new regulations for the storage and handling of dangerous goods, Dangerous Goods (Storage & Handling) Regulations 2012, came into effect in Victoria.

The key changes introduced by the Regulations relate to the application of the regulations, in particular – the definitions and terms.  The Regulations also affect the requirements regarding the – Classification and labelling; Preparation of a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); Risk assessment and review; External placarding; Register; Incidents; Notification of quantities in excess of manifest quantities, and much more.  The Regulations 2012 continue to impose requirements on the same duty holders as the ‘Interim’ Regulations, such as the manufacturers, first suppliers and occupiers.

Organisations have an obligation to ensure they are up to date and compliant with these changes, and that staff receive appropriate training.  The AEBN recommends that staff receive refresher training every 2 to 3 years, and certainly when new legislation is introduced.

NOTE:   The Victorian Workshop will cover the Federal and Victorian laws and requirements. The NSW Workshop will cover the Federal and NSW laws and requirements. 

Who should attend

This Workshop is most relevant to –

• personnel who require an understanding of the changes to the new Victorian Dangerous Goods (Storage & Handling) Regulations 2012
• personnel who have a basic or general understanding of Dangerous Goods Storage, Handling and Transport requirements, and
• personnel that require a refresher of dangerous goods storage, handling and transport requirements in Victoria.

PLEASE NOTE:   It is highly recommended that delegates wishing to attend the Intermediate Level to Dangerous Goods Storage, Handling and Transport Workshop are to have a sound understanding of the detail covered in the Introductory Level Workshop, which includes the 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods from ADG7 and the Globally Harmonisation System (GHS). 

Program

• An overview of the Dangerous Goods (Storage & Handling) Regulations 2012
• Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th (ADG7) Edition
• Comparison of the Dangerous Goods labeling with Globally Harmonised System (GHS) labeling
• Chain of responsibility and safety obligations for manufacturers, occupiers, loaders, transferors, etc.
• Understanding the terminology – (Proper Shipping Name, Class, Subsidiary Risk, Packing Group, UN Number, HAZCHEM Code and much more)
• 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods from ADG7
• Classification of Dangerous Goods
• Incompatibilities and their hazards
• Changes to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Code of Practice
• Sources of information. 

Presenter

John Manning
National Dangerous Goods Specialist
Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)^®

John is AEBN’s dangerous goods expert.  He has a wealth of experience and knowledge that spans well over 30 years in dangerous goods, hazardous substances, risk assessments and management, Emergency Response, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), training, auditing and consultancy, in particular, within the Australian and Asia Pacific Region’s chemical, plastics, mining, textiles, food and agricultural sectors. 

The workshop will provide the opportunity to network with delegates and presenters during AEBN’s Networking Morning Tea.  A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided to all delegates.