Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling

DANGEROUS GOODS STORAGE AND HANDLING GUIDELINES
Contents
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Introduction............................................................................................................................... 3 Scope ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 4 3.1 3.2 3.3 Deans and Directors of Units .................................................................................... 4 Department Heads and Managers ............................................................................ 4 Employees................................................................................................................ 4
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Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 4 Implementation ......................................................................................................................... 5 Hazard Identification ................................................................................................................. 5 6.1 6.2 6.3 Determination of Dangerous Goods ......................................................................... 5 Dangerous Goods Classes ....................................................................................... 5 Manifest Requirements ............................................................................................. 6
Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 6 7.1 7.2 Review of Risk Assessments .................................................................................... 7 Records of Risk Assessments .................................................................................. 7
Risk Control Strategies ............................................................................................................. 7 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 Stability and Interaction With Dangerous Goods ....................................................... 7 Preventing Interaction With Other Substances ......................................................... 8 Ignition Sources ........................................................................................................ 8 Emissions ................................................................................................................. 8 Contamination of Food and Personal Products......................................................... 8 Containers for Dangerous Goods in Bulk.................................................................. 8 Containment of Spills ................................................................................................ 8 Transfer of Dangerous Goods .................................................................................. 8 Fire Protection, Spillage Controls and Ventilation ..................................................... 9 Planning for Emergencies......................................................................................... 9 Safety Equipment and Safe Access .......................................................................... 9 Cleaning or Decommissioning Plant, Equipment and Containers ............................. 9 Placarding .............................................................................................................. 10 Labelling ................................................................................................................. 10 Records .................................................................................................................. 10
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8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 9
Storage................................................................................................................... 11 Incident Management ............................................................................................. 11 Other Controls ........................................................................................................ 11 Operations of Storage and Handling in Small Quantities ........................................ 11 Monitoring and Review ........................................................................................... 12
Transport of Dangerous Goods .............................................................................................. 12
10 Security Sensitive Dangerous Substances ............................................................................. 12 11 Related documents................................................................................................................. 13 12 References ............................................................................................................................. 13 13 Program evaluation ................................................................................................................ 14 14 Version Control Table ............................................................................................................. 14 Appendix 1: Notification Quantities ............................................................................................... 15
Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines
Introduction
Dangerous Goods (DG) are those substances or articles defined under the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code as Class 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 or 9, goods too dangerous to be transported or C1 combustible liquids. Licensing is required for specific substances in some of these classes. Some common dangerous goods are petrol, LP gas, oxygen and acetylene cylinders, pool chlorine, some pesticides and weedicides, flammable solvents (i.e. methylated spirits, acetone and turps), kerosene, some paints and glues, combustible liquids (diesel) acids and caustic soda, explosives, including fireworks and security sensitive ammonium nitrate. There are nine classes of dangerous goods: Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Explosives Gases (Flammable, Compressed/Non-Toxic, Poisonous) Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Oxidisers & Organic Peroxides Toxic Substances Radioactive Substances Corrosive Substances Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
It is possible for substances to display more than one characteristic, therefore these substances will display more than one class label. In those circumstances the substance will have a full primary class label and a subsidiary label which is less prominent that the primary. To further assist with the identification of dangerous goods and their particular hazards, those of class 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 are assigned to a packing group which represents the "level of danger" to persons exposed. Packing groups: I = Great danger II = Medium danger III = Minor danger
The United Nations have allocated a four digit UN Number to substances and articles to assist in their identification, e.g. UN 1075 = LP Gas. To assist emergency services around the world a HAZCHEM Code has been developed which is a first response instruction which provides advice on dealing with issues such as a fire or an environmental contamination situation involving dangerous goods. For further details on UN Numbers and HAZCHEM Coding, reference should be made to the current edition of the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. These guidelines are based on specific legislative requirements as contained in the OHS Regulation 2001 and Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods: Code of practice.
Scope
This document provides guidelines on the storage and handling of dangerous goods including the requirement for notification to authorities when exceeding the threshold.
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3.1
Responsibilities
Deans and Directors of Units
Deans and directors of units have the responsibility to ensure that legislation relating to storage and handling of dangerous goods is implemented and that appropriate support strategies and management plans are adopted according to the Universitys dangerous goods program and practices.
3.2
Department Heads and Managers
Department heads and managers are responsible to implement legislation and dangerous goods guidelines within their area of responsibility.
3.3
Employees
All employees are required to cooperate with the University and, in relation to the tasks that effect them directly, contribute to the process of identification, assessment and control, and support implementation of the legislation by participation in: risk assessment processes; consultation, and; training.
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Bunding Cabinet Class
Definitions
Containment device for liquid storage Approved internal storage cabinet for a particular Dangerous Goods class Classification applied to Dangerous Goods C1 - substance having a flashpoint of >60.5oC and <150oC C2 - substance having a flashpoint of >150oC Substances or articles defined under the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) code as class 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 or 9, goods too dangerous to be transported or C1 combustible liquids Environment Protection Authority substance having a flashpoint of <60.5oC Hazard Code for Dangerous Goods Emergencies Storage of Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods Class Label, often called a "Class Diamond"
Combustible
Dangerous Goods
EPA Flammable HAZCHEM Keeping Label
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document which outlines specific health and safety information about the substance. Information includes: - Whether the substance is classified as hazardous - Chemical aspects of the substance - First aid advice - Risk controls to prevent injury
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PG PPE SSDS
Packing Groups I, II or III Personal Protective Equipment Security sensitive dangerous substances (SSDS) are any goods prescribed by the regulation as security sensitive dangerous substances, also referred to as explosive precursors. The four digit number used to identify dangerous goods worldwide WorkCover Authority NSW
UN Number WorkCover
Implementation
These guidelines assist with the implementation of the requirements of the OHS Regulation and Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods: Code of practice. Further information regarding implementation should be referred to the Code of Practice and associated standards.
Hazard Identification
It is essential to identify foreseeable hazards associated with any substance that is classified as a dangerous good in order to enable an assessment of the risk and determine the required controls. The following details the process to identify dangerous goods within the University.
6.1
Determination of Dangerous Goods
It is necessary to identify those dangerous goods at the workplace together with any foreseeable hazards arising from the use, storage and handling of the product. This can occur through risk management processes as per the Risk Management Guidelines. This identification may include a stocktake to establish: what items are stored; the method of storage; transport; how it is handled and used; who is in control; substance compatibility and separation; hazardous areas that is within, or arises from storage or handling.
A review of Material Safety Data Sheets will identify if there is a need to segregate substances according to dangerous goods class. Source an MSDS from the supplier for the substance if there is not one available. Document the findings such as compiling an inventory to establish what is stored, handled and used (Chem Alert). Identify which of those substances are classified as a dangerous good or a hazardous substance. Further information on MSDS can be found in the Hazardous Substances Guidelines.
6.2
Dangerous Goods Classes
Dangerous goods are divided into nine classes according to their dangerous properties. Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are further subdivided into sub-classes (eg 5.1, 5.2). In addition, goods in Classes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 are also organised into Packing Groups (PG) which indicate the degree of danger (PG I - great danger, PG II - medium danger, PG III - minor danger).
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Dangerous goods in any quantity must be stored safely and in compliance with the OHS Act and associated regulations. Dangerous goods above certain quantities must be notified to WorkCover.
6.3
Manifest Requirements
Each area using, introducing or producing hazardous substances or dangerous goods is responsible to record these in the University manifest (Stock Holdings). Each of these products must also have relevant documentation including an MSDS. The inventory should include: Product trade name & United Nations number; Dangerous Goods Class & Packing Group; Typical & maximum quantities held & the package sizes and supplier details, and; Location of storage and point of use.
Quantities above the Manifest quantities outlined in Appendix 1 are to be in licensed stores, such as an approved storage cabinet, which is fitted with an internal bund to contain any spillage. Flammables are to be stored away from ignition sources, and wherever possible avoid the internal storage of flammable and poisonous gases. Externally relocate gas cylinders and pipe supplies to point of use, and always secure gas cylinders in an upright position. WorkCover NSW is required to be notified for quantities exceeding the Manifest quantities as outlined in Appendix 1.
Risk Assessment
Once the hazards associated with the storage of dangerous goods is identified a risk assessment should be undertaken to assess the level of risk of injury and then to implement risk controls in order to maintain legislative requirements and provide safe workplace. For the storage of dangerous goods below the manifest threshold outlined in Appendix 1 the requirements of the Code of Practice shall be implemented appropriately. Additionally the MSDS for the dangerous good will act as the risk assessment for the storage, use and maintenance. Deviations from the requirements of the MSDS will need to be recorded through the risk assessment form. Where the storage of dangerous goods is above the manifest quantity a documented risk assessment needs to be undertaken. The risk assessment will take into consideration the following: the quantity stored and in use; the extent of risk to people; the extent of risk to other substances, plant and buildings; factors contributing to the risk; types of controls required; priorities for implementing controls, and; identification of type of records required.
The risk assessment should reference the material safety data sheet to identify risks associated with each dangerous good and use the Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment Form. The risk assessment process should also include a site map to indicate storage locations & quantities for licensing with WorkCover.
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Eg
Underground tank = 45,000 l of diesel at Buildings & Grounds compound Flammable liquids roofed package store = 8,000 kg at building 31 Corrosives Cabinet = 250 l & Toxic Substances Cabinet = 100 l in Room 5:34
Where a laboratory has a quantity of substances, but with no more than a few litres or kilos in any one class, it is not necessary to notify WorkCover NSW. However, it is recommended that the laboratory be marked on a map for internal use as being a facility that holds a quantity of substances. A hazard warning sign must be displayed upon the laboratory doors (order form available from OHS website, laboratory safety) Other issues to consider might include; Spill response kits on hand, and PPE; Provision of appropriate fire protection and fighting equipment; Establish that containers are suitable and fully labelled (further information on labelling can be found in the Hazardous Substances Guidelines); Establish location of the Material Safety Data Sheets; Establish if and when personal monitoring or health surveillance takes place, and; Establish whether training has been provided to staff.
7.1
Review of Risk Assessments
Risk assessments regarding the storage and use of dangerous goods must be reviewed as detailed in the UOW Risk Management Guidelines.
7.2
Records of Risk Assessments
Records must be kept of risk assessments developed in relation to the storage and handling of dangerous goods. These records should be kept in accordance with the UOW OHS Document Control and Records Handling Guidelines. Records of results of risk assessments regarding the storage and handling of substances should be recorded by: noting in the local manifest inventory if no specific control options are required to manage the risks associated with the storage or handling of the dangerous good, or; preparing a report on the risk assessment if specific control options are required to manage the risks associated with the storage or handling of the dangerous good.
Risk Control Strategies
The documented risk assessment should identify control measures to be implemented to minimise the risk to the lowest level as reasonably practical. Risk control must be achieved following the hierarchy of controls. Elimination should be considered as a means to control the risk, the best way of achieving this is to remove the hazard. If this is not possible the risk must be minimised using one or more of the other control options from the hierarchy. Risk control is to be conducted in accordance with the UOW Risk Management Guidelines. Consideration should be provided for the following subsections.
8.1
8.1.1
Stability and Interaction With Dangerous Goods

Stability of Dangerous Goods
Controls must be put in place to ensure dangerous goods do not inadvertently become unstable, decompose or change. Controls should ensure hazards are not created that are different from the hazard originally created by the dangerous goods, or increase the risk associated with the dangerous goods.
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If the stability of dangerous goods is dependent on the maintenance of levels of stabilisers, those levels must be maintained as specified by the manufacturer of the dangerous goods. Additionally if the dangerous goods are required to be stored or handled with a particular temperature range specified by the manufacturer, they must be stored or handled within that temperature range.
8.2
Preventing Interaction With Other Substances
Provisions should be made to ensure dangerous goods that are not compatible with other substances (including other dangerous goods) are stored and handled separately from the other substances so that a loss of containment or any other interaction cannot cause a serious incident.
8.3
Ignition Sources
Provisions should be made to ensure any ignition sources in hazardous areas (as defined by the Permit to Work Guidelines) are eliminated and where this is not possible the risk should be controlled as per the UOW Risk Management Guidelines. Ignition sources include but are not limited to naked flames, static electricity, heat, sparks, internal combustion engines, heated surfaces electrical equipment, radio transmitters, mobile phones and oily material.
8.4
Emissions
Any atmospheric emissions (toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive or asphyxiant) that poses a risk must be eliminated and where this is not possible the risk should be controlled as per the UOW Risk Management Guidelines.
8.5
Contamination of Food and Personal Products
Provisions should be made to ensure that dangerous goods cannot contaminate food, food packaging or personal use products.
8.6

Containers for Dangerous Goods in Bulk

the container and any associated pipe work are provided with stable foundations and supports, and; any pipe work or equipment connected to the container is installed so as to prevent excessive stress on the container, pipe work or equipment, and; the container and any associated pipe work are protected from deterioration.
Areas where dangerous goods stored in bulk must ensure that:
8.7
Containment of Spills
Controls should be put in place to ensure any risk associated with spills and leaks from dangerous goods are eliminated or controlled as per the UOW Risk Management Guidelines. Additionally provisions should be put in place to ensure any spills or leaks are contained safely within the premises it has taken place as well as any effluent arising from an incident. Any area or receptacle intended to contain spills or leaks must not be shared with any other substances, including other dangerous goods that are not compatible with the dangerous goods to be contained. Bunding and draining into an underground sump or tank are examples of containment controls.
8.8
Transfer of Dangerous Goods
Any risks associated with the transfer of Dangerous Goods must be eliminated and where this is not possible the risk should be controlled as per the UOW Risk Management Guidelines. In particular provisions should be made to: control spills and leaks, and; minimise static electricity, and; control vapour generation, and;
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Ensure the suitability of pipe work, attachments and associated safety systems in areas where the risk elimination or control measures have been proposed.
8.9
Fire Protection, Spillage Controls and Ventilation
The need for fire protection and the appropriate fire protection system should be determined by a risk assessment. The fire protection system includes fire detection, fire suppression and fire fighting equipment, which may be fixed or portable. The risk assessment should take into account the types and quantities of dangerous goods and other material and substances and how they are stored and handled. Additionally, the risk assessment should consider the types and quantities of dangerous goods and other materials and substances in the area and the types of incidents these could potentially cause. The fire protection system should be installed, tested and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements. Any spill or leak associated with Dangerous Goods in bulk or those that are packaged that poses a risk must be eliminated and where this is not possible the risk controls as per the Risk Management Guidelines. Ensure spillage controls are in place to prevent or limit environmental contamination, and that ventilation is adequate for storage, handling and use. This may require a ventilation survey. Any atmospheric emissions from dangerous goods that are toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive or asphyxiate must be eliminated or, if that is not reasonably practicable, reduced so far as is reasonably practicable in accordance with the UOW Risk Management Guidelines.
8.10
Planning for Emergencies
The University has a procedure for dealing with hazardous material spills or leaks in the Emergency Management Procedures.
8.11
Safety Equipment and Safe Access
Safety equipment must be provided, maintained and accessible if it has been determined to be required to control an identified risk in relation to the storage or handling of dangerous goods (including personal protective equipment and clean up equipment such as neutralisers, decontaminants and associated equipment). Additionally, a safe means of access to and from and within any locations where dangerous goods are stored or handled must be provided and maintained.
8.12
Cleaning or Decommissioning Plant, Equipment and Containers
Plant, equipment or containers that are to be disposed of must be made free from dangerous goods or otherwise made safe. If dangerous goods have not been placed in or taken from the plant, equipment or container for a continuous period of 12 months they should be made free of dangerous goods or otherwise made safe. Provisions should be made if the dangerous goods container has been made free from dangerous goods to ensure any references, signs symbols or warnings in regards to dangerous foods it previously contained have been removed or obliterated. If dangerous goods have not been put in or taken out of an underground, or partially underground or fully mounded tank (other than an LPG tank) any remaining dangerous goods must be removed from the tank and abandon them in accordance with AS 1940. WorkCover must be notified within 7 days of the abandonment. A regular cleaning program should be in place for those areas storing or handling dangerous goods. This process should include the removing of dust deposits from exposed surfaces. Risks associated with cleaning should be eliminated or controlled in accordance with the UOW Risk Management Guidelines.
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8.13
Placarding
All dangerous goods in quantities exceeding the Placarding quantities are placarded with the appropriate warning signage as outlined in Appendix 1 appropriate to the class of goods being stored. A placarding report is available for each storage location in Chem Alert. The OHS Unit will review the manifest requirements according to Chem Alert to ensure placarding of buildings and manifests are obtained appropriately on an annual basis. 8.13.1 Outer Warning Placards
HAZCHEM outer warning placarding as specified in the Code of Practice must be displayed at the entrance of a premises that emergency services would use in the event of an emergency if the quantities of dangerous goods stored and handled at that premises exceeds the relevant quantities specified in the column headed Placarding quantity in the Table in section 13. 8.13.2 Other Placarding Requirements Containers or other forms of storage of dangerous goods in bulk; Locations of dangerous goods in bulk, and; Locations where packages are stored and handled.
The following should be placarded in accordance with the NSW OHS Regulation:
8.14
Labelling
Each container that holds products is required to be labelled. This includes dangerous goods which are supplied to or produced by the University. The label must not be removed, defaced or altered and should be replaced if damaged or hard to read. Packaged dangerous goods should be labelled in accordance with the ADG Code. If labelling does not meet requirements of the ADG code provisions should be made to ensure the appropriate labelling is sought and assigned to the package. Labelling is also required for containers or transfer systems storing dangerous goods. 8.14.1 Decanting
Hazardous substances that have been decanted are required to be labelled in accordance with the UOW Hazardous Substance Guidelines.
8.15
8.15.1
Records
Induction and Training
Adequate training should be provided to persons who handle dangerous goods. The Occupational Health and Safety Act also requires the provision of induction and training. Training should meet the requirements set out in the UOW Training Guidelines. 8.15.2 Maintenance, Inspections & Repairs
Records should be kept to confirm that maintenance, inspections and repairs of storage areas and handling processes are regularly carried out. 8.15.3 Documentation
Any documents generated as part of this guideline must meet the requirements as set out in the OHS Document Control and Records Handling Guidelines.
8.16
Storage
Dangerous goods in bulk must be stored appropriately so that the container, associated pipe work and transfer systems are in good condition. Where the need is identified this may include inspection and maintenance to occur on items that may include but not limited to: stable foundations and supports; installation is free from excessive stress and forces; protected from deterioration.
Containers, pipe work and attachments holding DG are to be protected from physical damage which may include impacts, imposed loads and mechanical stress. 8.16.1 Temporary Storage Areas
Control measures should ensure risks associated with temporarily storing dangerous goods in a temporary storage location is eliminated or controlled in accordance with the UOW Risk Management Guidelines. 8.17 Incident Management Incidents including dangerous goods should be managed according to the UOW Incident Management Guidelines
8.18
Other Controls
Consideration should be given to minimising quantities of dangerous goods that are kept on site where possible e.g. purchase 2.5L winchester instead of 20L drum to minimise handling of dangerous goods. Any materials handling must be conducted in accordance with the Materials Handling Guidelines.
8.19
8.19.1 8.19.2 8.19.3
Operations of Storage and Handling in Small Quantities

Packages closed when not in use; stored on surfaces which will not deteriorate if the package is damaged resulting in a spill; stored in such a way to minimise the risk of falling, and; positioned in such a way so that leakage will not affect other dangerous goods. Transfer an appropriate area should be set aside for the purposes of transfer or decanting of dangerous goods products; spill containment should be provided to hold the spill of the largest package i.e. bunding; vapour or dust generation during transfer should be minimised, and; where static electricity is generated, appropriate controls measures should be adopted to minimise the charge build up. This might be in the form of earthing, bonding or relaxation. Consideration should be given to minimising the generation of static electricity and for sources of heat or ignition. Segregation
Dangerous goods stored in packages must be:
When transferring dangerous goods:
Dangerous goods incompatible with other substances should be segregated from other dangerous goods to eliminate or reduce risk associated with contact such as; Solids/liquids - 1.5m; Gases - 3m.
8.19.4
Separation
Dangerous Goods should be separated from people or property. Where barriers are used these should be impervious. 8.19.5 Ventilation
The generation of flammable or harmful atmospheric levels should be kept to a minimum using adequate ventilation. The minimum ventilated area should be 1m2 for every 50m2 of floor area. 8.19.6 Fuel dispensing Any self service fuel dispensing machine shall not be operated by a person under the age of 16 years. The driver of a vehicle being refuelled shall ensure that the vehicle is stopped before the fuel tank is opened The driver of a vehicle being refuelled shall ensure the vehicle remains stopped while the fuel is being dispensed into the vehicle. No smoking or any other ignition sources are allowed within 3 metres of any point where fuel might be exposed, particularly when receiving or dispensing.
8.20
Monitoring and Review
Implemented controls should be reviewed to ensure that they are effective and minimising injury. This can be completed by inspecting the area or process and identifying if the controls are maintained and working properly. The effectiveness of controls can also be reviewed by analysing injuries and incidents which may have occurred. Risk assessments must be reviewed as per the Risk Management Guidelines and in addition, a minimum of at least once every 5 years.
Transport of Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods during transport are subject to the regulations for road, rail, sea and air transport. Dangerous goods transported by air must be packaged by a licences dangerous goods handler. Minor transport of Dangerous goods for purposes such as fieldwork, must comply with the relevant guidelines and MSDS including segregation from food stuffs, and as appropriate labelling and signage. Dangerous goods should not be transported within the cabin of the vehicle.
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Security Sensitive Dangerous Substances
As per the NSW legislation, a licence is required to possess and store explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous goods (SSDG). Under the new legislation, fertilizers and other ammonium nitrate products that contain more than 45 per cent ammonium nitrate are designated SSDS, and their access and use is restricted. Those wishing to obtain a licence must satisfy a police and commonwealth agencies national probity assessment. It is now illegal to possess Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN, includes any emulsion, gel, suspension or mixture with greater than 45% ammonium nitrate) without a licence. Exemptions are made for quantities less than 3kg which are being used for educational or research purposes at a school, university or research institution. There are a number of controls to be implemented for these types of substances. Further detail can be found in the Security plan for storage and handling of explosives from WorkCover NSW.
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Related documents
Legislative Compliance Guidelines OHS Risk Management Guidelines Hazardous Substances Guidelines Purchasing Materials and Substances Consultation
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References
OHS Act 2000 OHS Regulation 2001 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods, Code of Practice Dangerous Goods (Gas Installation) Regulation 1998; Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2009 Explosives Act 2003, NSW; Explosives Regulation 2005; Storage and handling of explosives (including explosives precursors): Security plan; AS1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas; AS1894:1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids; AS1940:2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids ; AS2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling ; AS 2030.1-2009 Gas cylinders General requirements; AS2030.2-1996 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases - Cylinders for dissolved acetylene; AS2187.1-1998 Explosives Storage, transport and use Storage; AS2187.2 2006 Explosives Storage and Use Use of explosives; AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in Laboratories - Planning and Operational Aspects; AS/NZS 2243.2:2006 Safety in Laboratories Chemical Aspects; AS/NZS 2243.3:2002 Safety in Laboratories Microbiological Aspects and Containment; AS 2243.4-1998 Safety in Laboratories Ionizing Radiation; AS/NZS 2243.5:2004 Safety in Laboratories Non-ionizing Radiations Electromagnetic, Sound and Ultrasound; AS 2243.6-1990 Safety in Laboratories Mechanical Aspects; AS2243.7-1991 Safety in Laboratories Electrical Aspects; AS/NZS 2243.8:2006 Safety in Laboratories Fume Cupboards; AS/NZS 2243.9 Safety in Laboratories Recirculating Fume Cabinets; AS/NZS 2243.10:2004 Safety in Laboratories Storage of Chemicals; AS2381.1:2005 Electrical equipment for explosive gas atmospheres - Selection, installation and maintenance - General requirements AS2507-1998 The storage and handling of agricultural and veterinary chemicals; AS2714-2008 The storage and handling of organic peroxides; AS2927:2001 Storage & handling of liquefied chlorine gas; AS3000:2007 Electrical installations(known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules); AS3780-2008 The storage & handling of Corrosive Substances AS3961-2005 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas; AS4081:2001 The storage and handling of liquid and liquefied polyfunctional isocyanates; AS4289-1995 Oxygen & acetylene gas reticulation systems; AS4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidising agents; AS4452:1997 The storage and handling of toxic substances. Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008 (2004)]; The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road And (7th Edition) Vol.1;
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Program evaluation
In order to ensure that these guidelines continue to be effective and applicable to the University, the program will be reviewed regularly by the OH&S Unit and relevant stakeholders. Conditions which might warrant a review of the guidelines on a more frequent basis would include: An injury or near miss resulting from storage and handling of dangerous goods; Incidents related to storage and handling of dangerous goods; Changes to legislation and associated standards; Employee or Employer concern.
Following completion of any review, the program will be revised and, if necessary, updated in order to correct any deficiencies.
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Version Control 1 2 3 4
Version Control Table

Date Released February 1999 January 2003 January 2005 May 2007 Approved By Manager OHS Manager OHS Manager OHS Manager OHS Amendment Document updated Scheduled review minor changes only. Scheduled review minor changes only. Document updated to reflect legislative requirements (Code of Practice) and incorporate Dangerous Goods Notification Guidelines 063. Scheduled review. Minor changes with alignment to National Audit Tool requirements and Code of Practice. Document updated to incorporate the Personnel name change to Human Resources Division. Rebrand
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April 2010 August 2010 March 2012
Manager OHS Manager OHS Manager OHS
Appendix 1: Notification Quantities

WorkCover must be notified where quantities of dangerous goods exceed those listed in the following table as listed in the Code of Practice.
Item 1 Description of dangerous goods Class 2 Class 2.1 Class 2.2, Subsidiary risk 5.1 Class 2.3 Aerosols Cryogenic fluids Class, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 or 8 Packing group na na na na na I II III Mixed packing groups in a single class with the quantity of each packing group below the specified quantity for the packing group II III Mixed packing groups in class 9 with the quantity of each packing group below the specified quantity for the packing group. na Placard quantity 5,00 L 2,000 L 50 L 5,000 L 1,000 L 50 kg or L 2,50 kg or L 1,000 kg or L 1,000 kg or L 1,000 kg or L 5,000 kg or L 5,000 kg or L 5,000 kg or L (applies if the placard quantity of individual class is 5,000 kg/L) 2,000 kg or l (applies if placrd quantity for all classes is 2,000 kg or L 1,000 kg or L Manifest quantity 5,000 L 10,000 L 500 L 10,000 L 10,000 L 500 kg or L 2,500 kg or L 10,000 kg or L 10,000 kg or L 10,000 kg or L 10,000 kg or L 10,000 kg or L 10,000 kg or L
Class 9
Mixed classes of dangerous goods where none of the classes, types of Packing Groups present exceeds the quantities specified for the relevant quantity in item, 1, 2, 3 of this table
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C1 combustible liquids stored or handled with fire risk dangerous goods where none of the classes, types or Packing Groups present exceeds the quantities in items 1, 2, or 3 of this table. Goods too dangerous to be transported that are not kept in a laboratory C1 combustible liquids in bulk stored and handled separately from other dangerous goods C1 combustible liquids stored and handled in packages separately from other dangerous goods. C1 combustible liquids in bulk and in packages stored and handled separately from other dangerous goods provided the quantity in bulk is 10,000 L or less.
na
10,000 kg or L
na na
Any quantity 10,000 L
Any quantity 100,000 L
50,000 L
100,000 L
50,000 L
100,000 L

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8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 9

Transport of Dangerous Goods .............................................................................................. 12

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Department Heads and Managers

EPA Flammable HAZCHEM Keeping Label

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Determination of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Classes

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Review of Risk Assessments

Records of Risk Assessments

Risk Control Strategies

Stability and Interaction With Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Preventing Interaction With Other Substances

Contamination of Food and Personal Products

Containers for Dangerous Goods in Bulk

Areas where dangerous goods stored in bulk must ensure that:

Transfer of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Fire Protection, Spillage Controls and Ventilation

Planning for Emergencies

Safety Equipment and Safe Access

Cleaning or Decommissioning Plant, Equipment and Containers

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Operations of Storage and Handling in Small Quantities

Dangerous goods stored in packages must be:

When transferring dangerous goods:

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Monitoring and Review

Transport of Dangerous Goods

Security Sensitive Dangerous Substances

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Version Control Table

April 2010 August 2010 March 2012

Manager OHS Manager OHS Manager OHS

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines

Appendix 1: Notification Quantities

Any quantity 10,000 L

Any quantity 100,000 L

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