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Published On - November 18, 2023

safetygap Hazardous SubstancesTags: Chemicals, Hazardous Substances, OHS Act 2004, WHS

OHS Management of Hazardous Substances

Hazardous substances are a significant Occupational Health & Safety (‘OHS’) risk in workplaces, which can cause a serious injury or death. Substances inclusive, of solids, liquids or gas that can cause adverse health effects from their exposure are referred to as hazardous substances. The Oc...

Published On - October 7, 2023

safetygap Dangerous GoodsTags: ADG, Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Dangerous Goods, Packaging, Packing

Packaging of Dangerous Goods for Road Transport

Specific requirements apply for the packaging of dangerous goods products for their transport by road, rail, air and sea. The packaging requirements differ depending on the mode of transport, with the most stringent packaging requirements applying to air transport. This article discusses the packagi...

Published On - August 25, 2023

safetygap Dangerous GoodsTags: ADGC, Bulk DG, Dangerous Goods, Placarding

Transport of Dangerous Goods – Placarding

The road and rail transport of dangerous goods is governed by the Dangerous Goods (Transport by road or rail) Regulations 2018 (Vic) (‘regulations’). The objective of this regulation is to reduce the risk of personal injury, death, property damage and environmental harm from the transport of dan...

Published On - August 22, 2023

safetygap Work From HomeTags: OHS, WFH Safety, WHS, Work from Home, Work From Home Safety

OHS Management of Working from Home

Occupational Health and Safety (‘OHS’) laws apply to remote locations of work, such as when working from home. Under Victorian OHS law, the definition of a workplace means a place, whether or not in a building or structure where employees work.[1] A similar definition exists under harmonised Wor...

Published On - August 7, 2023

safetygap Dangerous GoodsTags: Dangerous Goods, DGSH, Occupier, Spill Containment

Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are a significant Occupational health & Safety (‘OHS’) risk which can cause harm to persons, property and the environment. The storage and handling of dangerous goods are strictly regulated by the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022 (Vic) (‘regulations�...

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