What is required for the safe transport of explosives?

Licensing requirements

The overview of dangerous goods and explosives driver licences provides guidance on the licensing requirements for drivers transporting explosives.

Guidance for drivers and companies

What are the route restrictions for dangerous goods and explosives transport?

Route restrictions for the transport of explosives - guidance note - 985 Kb

This guidance note summarises route restrictions that apply for transporting explosives within Western Australia, as prescribed by the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007.

Companies

Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007 - information sheet - 265 Kb

This information sheet explains the main amendments in effect from 1 January 2014 under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (Explosives Regulations) and Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007.

Overview of explosives regulations - information sheet - 267 Kb

This document is for guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Explosives Regulations).

Security requirements for the management of explosives - information sheet - 119 Kb

This information sheet summarises the applicable requirements and guidance for key issues in the security management of explosives under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (Explosives Regulations).

What is required for explosives licences?

What is a placard load for dangerous goods transport?

Guidance for ports

Overview of regulatory requirements for dangerous goods and explosives in ports - information sheet - 211 Kb

This information sheets explains the regulatory requirements in place from 1 January 2014 for dangerous goods and explosives being stored and handled at ports.

Guidance for mining operations

Transport of explosives on roads and at mines - guidance note - 160 Kb

This guidance note assists in identifying the regulatory requirements for the transport of explosives in Western Australia on both public roads and mine sites.

Transport of explosives in underground mines - information sheet - 53 Kb

This document sets out the critical issues to consider and how they should be approached. Further information on explosives transport on mines is available in Resources Safety’s Transport of explosives on roads and at mines - guidance note.

Incident reporting

Please refer to the following page:

What is a reportable dangerous goods incident?

Applicable legislation

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004

Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007

The Australian Explosives Code (AEC3) is available from Safe Work Australia.

Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007 - information sheet - 265 Kb

This information sheet explains the main amendments in effect from 1 January 2014 under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (Explosives Regulations) and Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007.

Overview of explosives regulations - information sheet - 267 Kb

This document is for guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Explosives Regulations).