Guidance notes

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Guidance notes

Storage of explosives - guidance note - 571 Kb

This guidance note assists in identifying the regulatory requirements for the storage of explosives in Western Australia.

Handling of explosion risk goods (ERGs) at a special berth (non-explosives) - guidance note - 680 Kb

This guidance note assists berth operators, in particular, and consignors and importers to understand their regulatory duties when handling explosion risk goods (ERGs) at a special berth (non-explosives).

Risk assessment for dangerous goods - guidance note - 975 Kb

This guidance note will assist operators of dangerous goods sites in Western Australia to complete a risk assessment under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Storage and Handling Regulations).

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.

Licensing and exemptions for storage and handling - guidance note - 369 Kb

This guidance note will assist people wishing to store, handle or process dangerous goods in Western Australia to determine whether licensing applies and, if so, what information is required for the licensing process.

Manifest and site plan requirements for dangerous goods sites - guidance note - 635 Kb

This guidance note outlines the requirements for the manifest and site plan. These documents must be current to allow an appropriate response by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in the event of an emergency.

Ammonium nitrate guidance note No.2 - Storage - 48 Kb

This guidance note on the safe and secure storage of ammonium nitrate.

Dangerous goods emergency plans for small businesses - guidance note - 487 Kb

This guidance note assists small business operators of licensed dangerous goods sites to prepare an emergency plan.

Ammonium nitrate guidance note No.1 - Transport - 88 Kb

The following National guidance note supports the COAG agreement of 25 June 2004 against inappropriate use of ammonium nitrate.

Ammonium nitrate guidance note No.3 - Agricultural Use - 92 Kb

The following National guidance note supports the COAG agreement of 25 June 2004 against inappropriate use of ammonium nitrate.

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.