What are dangerous goods | How to identify hazardous materials | Dangerous goods classes | Bulk storage & certification
What are dangerous goods | How to identify hazardous materials | Dangerous goods classes | Bulk storage & certification
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They are goods which pose any type of hazardous threat to either people, property or the environment. Anything which is flammable or could explode, be poisonous, corrosive or have the possibility of sudden decomposition should be considered a dangerous good or a hazardous material. These goods are usually present in some form in most business regardless of their size.
If you are unsure then you should ask us about your concerns
Each individual dangerous goods class has different properties. These properties need to be taken into account for a proper storage design and separation distances apply both between storages and also to other buildings and places on a site. In some cases there are also flammable vapours which will affect a design both in storage ventilation, and also where proximity to sconces of ignition can have an effect.
A consultant specialising in dangerous goods storage who is accredited with a recognised body such as the AIDGC will know how to avoid the pitfalls associated with the dangerous goods storage.
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Our experience allows us to easily identify what your requirements will be by us looking at your business, it's physical layout, size, the goods in question and another other factors relevant to your situation. After we have performed a thorough risk assessment & hazard analysis, Hazkem will then respond with a brief to your business outlining what is required.
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Hazkem dangerous goods consultants provides a wide range of services including site auditing / compliance and council applications. Our team will work closely with your business to advise you of the steps you need to go through to gain the right certification and can work from start to finish to manage this process on your behalf.
Generally for quantities over and above that listed in the various state legislation, yes. Advice must be sought for fire protection recommendations and this advice implemented prior to dangerous goods coming on site.
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Generally for quantities over and above that listed in the various state legislation, yes. Advice must be sought for fire protection recommendations and this advice implemented prior to dangerous goods coming on site.
Contact Hazkem on (03) 98427300 for advice regarding your Fire Authority Applications.
Not only are you obliged to do this under state legislation, it is good practice, and a legal requirement, to ensure a safe worksite. Sometimes changes occur on a work site that can inadvertently impact on a safe storage scenario. These can be overlooked by personnel not experienced in day to day handling of dangerous goods.
Note that some dangerous goods that fall in these classes may have more than one class. These are referred to as "sub risks".
Bulk dangerous goods are generally more than minor quantities and advice from a consultant who specialises in these designs should be sought. Each design is different and, depending on such things as quantity, other dangerous goods storage, location etc will make a difference to the type, method and sitting requirements of the design.
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Generally every dangerous goods storage should be designed in accordance with a relevant standard or code of practice. Whilst each state is subtly different, the same principles apply everywhere. The design should be documented and compliance noted. This is the basis for a risk assessment or the way to go in order to manage hazards and risks for the storage.
Not only are you obliged to do this under state legislation, it is good practice, and a legal requirement, to ensure a safe worksite. Sometimes changes occur on a work site that can inadvertently impact on a safe storage scenario. These can be overlooked by personnel not experienced in day to day handling of dangerous goods.
In some cases nothing, just different terminology. These two references can mean the same thing in some states.
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There are certain cut-off provisions in the various state legislation. Small quantities are, in some cases, exempt from certain requirements. Volumes vary from state to state and between classes.
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