Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007: Guide

Last updated: 03 February 2025

What is a dangerous goods site?

A dangerous goods site is a place where dangerous goods are, or are intended to be, stored or handled.

Rural dangerous goods locations and small quantity dangerous goods locations are not considered dangerous goods sites under the regulations.

What goods are dangerous goods?

This guide applies to substances, mixtures and articles which are defined as dangerous goods under the regulations.

If determined to be dangerous goods under the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Australian Dangerous Goods Code, ADG Code) including special provisions (e.g. for the purposes of transport) – the goods are also considered to be dangerous goods under the regulations.