Dangerous Goods

CFA’s Dangerous Goods Unit provides expert advice to industry, other authorities and CFA Areas.

Dangerous Goods Regulations

The Dangerous Goods Regulations require industry to seek input from the fire service if specified quantities of Dangerous Goods are exceeded. CFA can provide expert advice on matters relating to:

• Placarding (signage and identification of Dangerous Goods)
• Fire protection
• Emergency Management Planning

Our Dangerous Goods Unit inspects premises with Dangerous Goods to ensure that:

• Fire prevention and protection measures are suitable for the goods
• Signs are present in accordance with legislation
• The site has emergency management plans when necessary
• The site has a manifest in a box at the gate when required

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The unit also liaises with other government departments that have functions related to Dangerous Goods.

Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs)

The Dangerous Goods Unit is actively involved in assisting industry comply with the Major Hazard Regulations, and liaises closely with WorkSafe, who administer those Regulations.

CFA are currently involved with WorkSafe in the preparation of post licensing oversite plans for identified major hazard facilities.

Further Information

• What are Dangerous Goods?
• Dangerous Goods Storage
• Signage – The Class Diamond System
• Fire Protection Reports