SAFETY ALERT
Upon review of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code edition 7.8 we found that under Section 10.2.5.1:
“Dangerous goods of Class or Subsidiary Hazard 3 must be transferred out of a vehicle into a storage receptacle, in accordance with AS 1940. Direct transfer of these goods out of the vehicle into drums or smaller packagings is not permitted except at facilities designed or designated for the purpose, taking into account the requirements of AS 1940 and AS/NZS 60079.10.”
The decision was made that from the 01/10/2023 no deliveries of class 3 flammable products are to be made into drums.
Our depots have commenced the process of phasing this out and will be working with customers to find alternate options at the earliest convenience to ensure a seamless resolution by the cut-off date.
For further information regarding this matter please contact your local depot on 1800 842 842.
Robert Bond, HSSE Manager