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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Application for Fire Services dangerous goods written advice - pdf 100k | Text only version - doc 79k
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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.
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