Placard load for dangerous goods and explosives transport
A placard load refers to a vehicle carrying over a certain amount of dangerous goods (other than explosives, infectious and radioactive substances) that is requ
What is a security sensitive ammonium nitrate?
A security sensitive ammonium nitrate (previously known as security risk substances) is defined as a substance that contains more than 45 per cent ammonium nitr
Requirements for security sensitive ammonium nitrate licences
Security sensitive ammonium nitrate licences address security matters only and have some common requirements to be fulfilled when applying for a licence.
Requirements before manufacturing explosives
Operators seeking to manufacture explosives in Western Australia require certain approvals before they may commence operations.
Authorised and unauthorised explosives
Before a licence for explosives manufacture is granted, the explosive must be authorised in WA under the Explosives Regulations.
Security clearances
A security clearance can be a licence or permit, or card issued in a State or Territory of Australia.
Safe transport of explosives
Learn how to transport explosives safely, including licensing requirements, route restrictions, storage and handling of explosives and driver training requireme
Blast plans
The Explosives Regulations require the preparation of a blast plan and written blast records before an explosive is used to blast rock or similar solid material
Requirements to manufacture fireworks
The manufacture of authorised explosives such as fireworks requires a person to hold an explosives manufacture licence.
Safe use of fireworks
The use of fireworks by the general public is banned in Western Australia (WA), except for unrestricted fireworks such as bon-bons, party poppers, Christmas cra
Role of approved shotfiring training providers
Learn about the role of approved shotfiring training providers, and learn about the competency requirements for obtaining a shotfirer licence in Western Austral
Requirements for explosives licences
A key feature of the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 is a focus on security.
Notifying import and export of explosives or security sensitive ammonium nitrate
Legislative requirements for import and export of explosives or security sensitive ammonium nitrate.
State explosive facilities (SEFs)
The department manages 4 active SEFs in Western Australia. They are located in: Kalgoorlie, Karratha, McLarty, near Myalup and Pippingarra, near Port Hedland.
Unwanted explosives, fireworks and flares
Learn how to dispose unwanted explosives, fireworks or flares that are out of date, damaged or left over as surplus from previous projects or owners.