Dangerous goods safety information sheets

Information sheets provide concise information about legislation, safety and work practices and answers to common questions or how to do instructions.

• Ammonium nitrate emulsion tanker trailer explosion: A brief summary for transport industry
  This information sheet summarises details the scientific investigation into the explosion of a tanker trailer and dolly transporting ANE destroyed in the Great Central Road, WA.
• Authorised explosives register
  A register of the authorised explosives in Western Australia.
• Competency for fireworks operator licence
  A fireworks operator licence states the types and/or size of fireworks that may be initiated appropriate to the level of knowledge and practical experience previously gained.
• Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007
  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.
• Differences between the WA Dangerous Goods Safety Regulations 2007 and the national Model Subordinate Instrument
  Differences between the WA Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 and the national Model Subordinate Instrument.
• Dangerous goods waste - safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in the waste industry
  Advice for the waste industry about the correct storage and proper handling of dangerous goods.
• Design approval requirements for bulk containers used to transport solid dangerous goods
  Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (Transport Regulations) requirements for the design approvals of bulk containers.
• Driving record suitability for dangerous goods and explosives driver licences
  Information on your driving record eligibility prior to applying for an explosive licence.
• Emergency planning for licensed dangerous goods sites
  Updated emergency planning provisions in effect from 1 January 2014 following amendment of the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (Storage and Handling Regulations).
• Flammable refrigerant gases – position paper
  This position paper was developed by the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) and provides information on the use of flammable refrigerant gases at workplaces.
• Frequently asked questions on Western Australia's explosives storage facilities
  Outlines the frequently asked questions on Western Australia's explosives storage facilities.
• Is it hazardous or dangerous?
  Hazardous substances are those that, following exposure, can have an adverse effect on health. Examples of hazardous substances include poisons, substances that cause burns or skin and eye irritation, and substances that may cause cancer.
• Legislative amendments for minimising tyre fires when transporting ammonium nitrate explosion risk goods
  This information sheet summarises the amendments to the Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Transport Regulations) that will take effect from 18 April 2025.  
• Licensing requirements for the storage and transport of dangerous goods in WA
  Guidance material and legislative references provide details of quantity limits, exemptions and other requirements.
• List of approved emergency responders
  A list of approved emergency responders.
• List of dangerous goods accredited consultants
  List of WA dangerous goods accredited consultants.
• List of dangerous goods transport training providers
  List of approved dangerous goods transport training providers.
• List of driving record contact details
  Driving record contact details for Australian States and Territories and New Zealand.
• List of recognised shotfirer training course providers
  Lists of training course providers that are accredited to deliver national units of competency for blasting (RIIBLA).
• Overview of explosives regulations
  For guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Explosives Regulations).
• Overview of regulatory requirements for dangerous goods and explosives in ports
  Regulatory requirements in place from 1 January 2014 for dangerous goods and explosives being stored and handled at ports.
• Overview of security sensitive ammonium nitrate regulations
  For guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate) Regulations 2007.
• Overview of storage and handling regulations
  For guidance only and the definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Storage and Handling Regulations).
• Overview of the explosives manufacture approval process
  The process for obtaining authorisation for explosives manufacture.
• Requirements for commercial transport of explosives
  Summary of the key explosives transport requirements.
• Security requirements for the management of explosives
  Summary of the applicable requirements and guidance for key issues in the security management of explosives under the Explosives Regulations.
• Security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN) waste
  Information on the safety, security and regulatory requirements of security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN) waste.
• Training requirements for shotfiring licences
  Training requirements for obtaining or renewing a shotfiring licence in Western Australia.
• Transport of explosives in underground mines
  Critical issues to consider when transporting explosives in underground mines and how they should be approached.
• Transport of mineral concentrates of UN 3077 - Environmentally hazardous substance, solid
  Overview of how determination and exemptions apply in Western Australia for the transport of UN 3077 mineral concentrates.