Dangerous Goods Storage & Handling Assessment
Stored chemicals, gases, and other controlled substances can sit quietly in a workplace for months before they become a problem. Our dangerous goods assessment looks at how these materials are kept, moved, and managed, so you can see where the risks live and what needs attention.
HSE Australia assesses the storage of dangerous goods and related hazardous substances with site-based advice. We review the way your workplace handles dangerous goods and hazardous substances, then provide a clear report with priority findings and recommendations.
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What the assessment covers
- Inventory review: Identify the quantity and types of dangerous goods on site.
- Storage evaluation: Examine how materials are stored, including segregation practices.
- Compatibility check: Make sure products are safely stored together without chemical risks.
- Safety systems inspection: Assess bunding, spill controls, and emergency preparedness.
- Compliance audit: Highlight storage limits, regulatory gaps, and areas for improvement.
Our process
Step | What happens |
Visual review | We inspect the site and identify visible concerns. |
Sampling | Where appropriate, we collect samples. |
Lab analysis | Samples are analysed in our NATA accredited laboratory. |
Why it matters
Poor hazardous goods storage can lead to exposure, spills, fire risk, and compliance issues. An assessment helps clarify obligations, sharpen controls, and support safer day-to-day handling.
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Assessment, Sampling & Analysis of Dangerous Goods
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The 5 most important aspects of a Dangerous Goods Storage Policy
Five key points about storing & handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances:
Many businesses knowingly or unknowingly deal with substances that can be identified as “Dangerous Goods” or “Hazardous Chemicals”. These substances can range from simple cleaning agents or disinfectants to highly reactive chemicals such as Acetone or Mercury. Therefore, we'd like to provide you with some basic information about five most important aspects of dangerous goods storage policies and procedures. While most companies don’t need detailed policy and procedures to be implemented, over the years our consultants have encountered businesses that where completely unaware of the fact that some of the material they stored and that their staff were working with on a daily basis might have been identified as potentially harmful and indeed hazardous. Therefore, we recommend reviewing your business arrangements and to implement at least a broad “Hazardous Chemicals Storage and Use Procedure” where this is applicable. Note that ‘Dangerous Goods’ are actually called ‘Hazardous Chemicals’ in some WHS regs. Probably for most novices Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods are the same. Dangerous Goods often refers to transport of DG.
1. Hazard Identification
Businesses are required to identify the hazards of the use of Hazardous Chemicals, SDS’s can assist in this supplementing a risk assessment of its storage and use or handling.
2. Register
A Register of Hazardous Chemicals is required to be kept and maintained. Also, a Manifest of Hazardous Chemicals is required to be kept and maintained if Hazardous Chemicals exceed prescribed amounts.
3. Health Risk
An assessment of the Health Risks to those that use and handle Hazardous Chemicals is required; this may require a monitoring regime and with results measured against specified exposure levels and standards.
4. Training
Like other matters of Health and Safety, training and consultation is required about Hazardous Chemicals. This is to ensure all are aware of the safe use of Hazardous Chemicals and the associated risks.
5. Control of Risk
Risk Assessments for Hazardous Chemicals is not directly mandated in some WHS Regulations, but it is a good initiative if control of risks is to be appropriately managed by the business. Another key consideration to mitigate risk is to ensure incompatible chemicals are not stored together.
FAQs
Health Safety Environment Australia
What is dangerous goods handling?
It refers to the safe movement, storage, and use of dangerous goods in line with workplace and regulatory requirements.
Do hazardous material storage rules apply to every site?
Many workplaces store chemicals or gases that fall under these controls, even when they are not obvious at first glance.
Can this service sit alongside other assessments?
Yes. It often pairs well with our Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment and HazMat Assessment.
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