Dangerous Goods Management
Classification, storage compliance, transport documentation and training for businesses handling dangerous goods under Australian regulations.
Expert Dangerous Goods Compliance
Dangerous goods — chemicals, flammables, oxidisers, toxic substances, compressed gases and corrosives — are tightly regulated under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code), the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and in Victoria, the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations.
Merton Environmental provides practical, expert guidance to businesses that store, handle or transport dangerous goods — helping you understand and meet your obligations without the complexity.
Our Dangerous Goods Services
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DG Classification
Accurate classification of your chemicals and materials against the nine dangerous goods classes — identifying primary hazard class, subsidiary risks, packing group, and all relevant UN numbers and proper shipping names.
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Storage Compliance Assessments
Assessment of your dangerous goods storage areas against the Storage and Handling Regulations — quantity thresholds, bunding, ventilation, separation distances, signage, emergency equipment and manifests.
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Transport Documentation
Preparation of compliant dangerous goods transport documentation — declarations, emergency information panels, placarding requirements, packaging specifications and driver instructions under the ADG Code.
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Safety Management Documents
Development of Dangerous Goods Management Plans, emergency response procedures and Safe Work Method Statements — the documented systems that demonstrate your commitment to DG safety and satisfy WorkSafe requirements.
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DG Training
Tailored dangerous goods training for staff who handle, store or transport DG materials — covering hazard identification, safe handling, emergency response, regulatory obligations and site-specific procedures.
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Licence & Notification Support
Assistance with WorkSafe Victoria DG licence applications, major hazard facility notifications and regulatory correspondence — ensuring your business meets all formal requirements for the dangerous goods quantities you hold.
Get Your DG Compliance in Order
Contact us to discuss your dangerous goods classification, storage or transport requirements.