New Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS): Released
August 4, 2026
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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 […]
NSW EPA has released new guidelines to help operators of underground petroleum storage systems minimise the potential for fuel leaks. Underground petroleum storage systems are commonly […]
Worksafe Victoria has released a Consultation Paper for the Independent Review of the Dangerous Goods Act and associated regulations that raises a number of issues. The […]
A reminder that a new version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition 7.7 (ADG Code 7.7) […]
A NSW company has been fined $15,000 for failing to safely store hazardous chemicals at their waste facility. NSW EPA had undertaken an inspection that found […]
A reminder that latest version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition 7.7 (ADG Code 7.7) can […]
The Victorian Government is seeking your feedback on whether Victoria’s dangerous goods laws effectively promotes safety and ensures the effective management of dangerous goods. Earlier this […]
NSW EPA is calling for all transporters of dangerous goods in NSW not to neglect regular maintenance of their vehicles. NSW EPA regulates the transportation of […]
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