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From 21 February 2023, NSW EPA will conduct a 3 day blitz to engage with farmers on proper pesticide use. The blitz will take place in […]
NSW EPA seeks your feedback on the draft guidance on how to prepare a Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP) for transporting liquid dangerous goods in tanks. […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced the release of the new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) […]
The Victorian Government has released its response to the Final Report for the Independent Review of the Vic Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and associated Regulations completed […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking input on proposed scheduling decisions under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS). […]
On 1 January 2023, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) comes into effect and is only to be […]
In NSW, the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022 commenced on 19 August 2022, which replaces the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation […]
EPA Victoria are investigating how waste was left at a site in McIntyre Road, Sunshine North that includes a range of dangerous industrial waste and potentially […]
NSW EPA has released the Truck Inspection Manual to assist drivers of trucks and businesses on how to identify preventable causes of truck fires. It applies […]
NSW EPA is conducting a compliance blitz that aims to stop the misuse of pesticides in the Hearnes Lake Catchment area near Coffs Harbour NSW. Horticulture […]
WorkSafe Victoria has released the proposed Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022 (proposed Storage and Handling Regulations) and associated Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for comment. […]
Organisations have an obligation to ensure their site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and requirements and that their staff that come into contact with chemicals […]
The intended commencement date of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) 7.8 is 1 October 2022 with […]
Organisations have an obligation to ensure all staff that handle and come into contact with dangerous goods receive appropriate training and that your site is compliant […]
NSW EPA is remaking the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2014 for the transport of dangerous goods to manage risk to human health and […]
The Federal Government of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released a new national chemicals roadmap – Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) to assist businesses […]
WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe), in consultation with key stakeholders, has prepared the proposed Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022 (Explosives Regulations) and associated Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on […]
NSW EPA officers are working on horticultural farms in the Hearnes Lake Catchment Area in order to protect local waterways and aquatic life from pesticide runoff […]
The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released the Dangerous goods safety – guide – Requirements for consignors of dangerous goods packages below […]
Just a reminder that EPA Victoria has updated the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline.The CRWM guideline is aimed at waste and resource recovery facilities and […]
NSW EPA is seeking feedback from individuals, organisations and businesses in NSW that use or have an interest in regulated radiation material. NSW EPA has prepared […]
EPA SA has undertaken inspections of operators across four industries and have found that the majority are complying with their licence conditions. EPA SA reviewed a […]
NSW EPA has fined Dangerous Goods transport company $4,000 for not appropriately supervising one of its drivers to ensure safe and lawful transportation of dangerous goods. […]
Just a reminder, from 1 October 2021, the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail 7.7 edition (ADG Code 7.7) will […]
The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has announced that new legislation has resulted in the establishment of the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management […]
From 1 July, the Victorian Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012 will require all duty holders occupying premises with prescribed quantities of dangerous goods to […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking comment on the Australian Dangerous Goods Code Maintenance Project 2021. NTC have released their first update on this project. […]
On 1 April 2021, the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG) Code 7.7 commenced in Victoria under the Amendment […]
Safe Work Australia has completed an update of the Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS). This update adds or updates the classification of 1,219 hazardous chemicals on […]
On 1 January 2021, Australia began a two-year transition from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 3 (GHS 3) to Revision […]
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October 30, 2026