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Transport of dangerous goods per ADG Code. Includes UN-spec packaging, segregation, manifest documentation, placarding, driver licensing, emergency response plan, spill kit availability.

βš–οΈWHS Regulation 2025 & Codes of Practice β€” legally binding from 1 July 2026 (s26A)
πŸ‘·Reviewed by certified occupational health and safety professionals
πŸ—ΊοΈState-specific variants for all 8 Australian jurisdictions
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Road transport of dangerous goods under the ADG Code 7.9, including UN packaging, segregation, manifests, placarding, licensed drivers, and emergency response. Triggers WHS Reg 2017 Part 7.1 hazardous chemicals duties.

Hazards identified

3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

DG release during transit or transferHIGH

Chemical exposure, environmental harm

Incompatible segregation causing reactionHIGH

Fire, explosion, toxic fumes

Incorrect placarding or manifest errorsMEDIUM

Delayed emergency response

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination β†’ substitution β†’ isolation β†’ engineering β†’ administrative β†’ PPE.

  1. 1Use UN-approved packaging per ADG 7.9 Chapter 6.1.
  2. 2Segregate per ADG Table 9.1; verify manifest before dispatch.
  3. 3Carry compliant spill kit and EPG; licensed DG driver only.

Applicable Codes of Practice

ADG Code Edition 7.9

Mandatory road transport of dangerous goods

WHS Regulation 2017 Ch 7 Pt 7.1

Hazardous chemicals management duties

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

17
Tilt-up/precast not applicable β€” DG transport governed by ADG

ADG Cat 17 fire/explosion risk from bulk hazardous chemical transport

Legal consequence

Non-compliance: $50,000+ fines under DG Transport Act

What you receive

  • βœ“Editable DOCX template β€” Microsoft Word compatible
  • βœ“State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
  • βœ“Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
  • βœ“Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist

Related legislation

  • WHS Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS Regulation 2025
  • Code of Practice β€” Hazardous Manual Tasks
What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
WHS Regulation 2025, Schedule 1 β€” High Risk Construction Work
HRCW Category
ADG Code (Cat 17), chemical exposure, fire/explosion
Hazards Identified
12 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment