Health, Safety and Environment
Form Approved by: Manager Sustainability & Safety
HSEF0921.3 - Chemical Transport
Date: 30th September
Checklist
Form Revision: 2
Page 1 of 2
2013
Form variations to suit user, system / software constraints, legal requirements or corporate requirements are permissible, as long
as the intent of the form is not compromised.
SITE:
CHEMICAL(S) BEING TRANSPORTED:
PROJECT:
REF
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
CONSIDERATIONS
See also: HSEP0921 Chemical Management Procedure
Record notes if applicable
A.
Is it a mixed load? If so, have you considered compatibility and
segregation of substances?
B.
Do Tasmanian Dangerous Goods Regulations (Road and Rail)
B
apply?
C.
Does
C
the Australian Dangerous Goods Code apply?
D.
Is a controlled waste being transported? If so, a permit is
needed.
E.
Is
D the packaging suitable and adequate?
F.
Is
E the labelling suitable and adequate?
G.
Is
F the transport method suitable and adequate?
H.
Is placarding necessary (quantity equals or exceeds the placard
H
quantity)?
I.
Is
I emergency / protective equipment necessary?
J.
Are security and containment (e.g., spill containment / cleanJ
up equipment) suitable and adequate?
K.
Are
K there any routing hazards, restrictions or limitations?
L.
Is
L timing in the transport route an issue?
M.
Has
N the receiving location been identified and risk assessed?
N.
Has
O the receiving location been notified?
If staff are transporting chemicals, are they competent to do
so?
O.
P
Note: only licenced contractors may transport a placard load of
Dangerous Goods.
If a contractor is transporting chemicals, is there evidence of
suitability?
P.
Q
Note: only licenced contractors may transport a placard load of
Dangerous Goods.
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Health, Safety and Environment
Form Approved by: Manager Sustainability & Safety
HSEF0921.3 - Chemical Transport
Date: 30th September
Checklist
Form Revision: 2
Page 2 of 2
2013
Form variations to suit user, system / software constraints, legal requirements or corporate requirements are permissible, as long
as the intent of the form is not compromised.
Additional guidance information:
1.1
Regulations
Hazardous Chemicals are transported in accordance with:
a) Corporate Instructions. Where a mixed load is being transported on the same vehicle, special care must be
taken to ensure that all substances are compatible regardless of quantity.
b) Manufacturer's advice (available from SDS).
c) Legislative requirements:
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (7th Edition)
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2010 (Tasmania)
National Standard for the Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods [NOHSC: 1015 (2001)]
The transport of Dangerous Goods in bulk is only done by a contractor who is licenced to do so.
1.1.1
Labelling
For Hazardous Chemicals, labelling is in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling
of Chemicals (GHS) and the National model Code of Practice for the labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (2011).
Empty containers or containers with non-hazardous substances are clearly labelled to identify the substance or status of
the container.
1.1.2
Placarding
Loads of Hazardous Chemicals that equal or exceed the placard threshold must have the correct placards displayed, as
per:
Placard and manifest quantities under the Work Health and Safety Regulations
Placard label requirements as per the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations (Regulation 13)
1.1.3
Controlled waste
Controlled waste is defined in the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) and the
Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Waste Management) Regulations 2010. Controlled wastes are listed
in List 1, Schedule A of the Controlled Waste NEPM and must possess one or more of the characteristics in List 2. The
waste classification codes of controlled waste used in Tasmania are based on List 1, Schedule A of the Controlled Waste
NEPM but include several other wastes prescribed in the Regulations.
1.2
Identify Receiving location
Identification includes information about the location to which the material is to be delivered. This may be specific
location information or an advice to contact personnel at the receiving site for more detail. Considerations about the
receiving site include items such as:
a) Access.
b) Manning.
c) Restrictions (e.g., hours).
d) Information about contact personnel (name, phone number).
1.3
Requirements for records as evidence
On the basis of the operation being performed, any statutory or regulatory requirements, and/or at the accountable
person's discretion, the types of records necessary are defined, and who is responsible for initiating and completing
them. This may include records such as evidence of satisfactory delivery of materials.
Records may be comprised of notes kept, completion of a form, or any other method deemed satisfactory by the
accountable person.
Relevant links:
Safe Work Australia - Guidance on hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (7th Edition) [ADGC7]
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2010 (Tasmania)
Date printed 16/02/2016