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New Dangerous Goods regulations

2 July 2021

The new Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2021 (amended Regulations) commenced on 1 July 2021.

Member premises that store and handle dangerous goods in quantities that exceed those specified in the column headed ‘Manifest Quantity’ in Schedule 2/item 2 of the amended Regulations, will need to change the frequency of notification to WorkSafe and provide additional information. View schedule.

WorkSafe must now be notified when specified changes occur to the quantities being stored or the type of Dangerous Goods being stored at a site. This is a reduction in the timeframe for notifications from 14 days to within three business days. Where no changes occur, the occupier is now required to update their information at least every two years. Previously, it was every five years.

Existing duty holders will have six months from 1 July 2021 to submit a new notification that complies with the new requirements, or until one of the specified changes in circumstance occurs (whichever is earlier). New duty holders will be required to notify in accordance with the amended Regulations from their commencement. An online notification form has been developed to assist duty holders in notifying WorkSafe. 

Useful links: 
VACC OHS&E Unit: Bulletin
WorkSafe Victoria: Dangerous goods storage and handling notification

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