When placard loads of dangerous goods are transported by road, certain personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment are required by the Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 and the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG). This is to ensure that, in the event of an accident or incident, the personnel transporting the dangerous goods:
- have a reasonable degree of protection
- if practicable and safe to do so, can effectively respond to either control the situation or mitigate the effects while waiting for the arrival of emergency services or the approved emergency responder.
This Guide assists vehicle owners, prime contractors and drivers transporting dangerous goods on Western Australian roads to meet their obligations regarding the provision of safety equipment.