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Proper pesticide use

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 […]

Draft guidance on how to prepare a Transport Emergency Response Plan: Comment sought

NSW EPA seeks your feedback on the draft guidance on how to prepare a Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP) for transporting liquid dangerous goods in tanks. […]

New Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.8: Released

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) […]

Government response to Dangerous Goods Act review

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 […]

Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard: Comments sought

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). […]

Hazardous Chemicals – GHS 7: Commences 1 January 2023 (for all states/territories except WA)

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 […]

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022: Commenced 19 Aug 2022

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 Vic commences removal of potentially hazardous waste at Sunshine North site

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 releases ‘Truck Inspection Manual’ to prevent hazardous fires

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 compliance blitz to stop misuse of pesticides in Hearnes Lake Catchment area

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 […]

Draft Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022: Comment sought

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.  […]

Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances/Chemicals and Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS): Training Webinars for businesses

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 […]

Intended commencement of Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.8: 1 October 2022

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 […]

Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances/Chemicals and GHS: Safe Storage, Handling and Transport Workshop Webinars 27 & 28 May 2022

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 […]

Draft Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2022: Comment sought

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 […]

New National Industrial Chemicals Roadmap: Comment sought

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 […]

Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022

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 targets pesticide impacts in Hearnes Lake Catchment

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 […]

New Dangerous Goods guide for WA

The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released the Dangerous goods safety – guide – Requirements for consignors of dangerous goods packages below […]

Managing and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline

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 […]

Review of the Radiation Control Act – Comment sought

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 […]

Industry sector compliance results

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 […]

Signage breach for transporting dangerous goods

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. […]

REMINDER: Australian Dangerous Good Code 7.7 – compulsory from 1 October 2021

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 […]

New National Chemicals Management Standards

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 […]

Dangerous goods regulations strengthened

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 […]

Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code maintenance project 2021: Comment sought

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. […]

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG) Code 7.7 commences in Victoria on 1 April 2021

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 […]

Work Safe Australia announces major update to Hazardous Chemicals Information System

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 […]

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS): Important update

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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