Safety & Compliance
Guidance information
This information is in reference to the safe handling of dangerous substances.
New MHF Guides from 1 Jan 2013 can be found on the WorkSafe website
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Filling LP Gas cylinders from automotive fuel dispensersThis guidance note highlights the dangers relating to the illegal filling of these cylinders and the penalties that can apply to this activity. GN030 |
Size: 2 pages, 130.9 KB |
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Managing health, safety, security and environment risksInformation on managing health, safety, security and environment risks when handling or storing dangerous substances IS038 |
Size: 2 pages, 130.1 KB |
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Guide for occupiers - Dangerous Substances LocationsDangerous substances Locations - Guide for Occupiers GB179 |
Size: 24 pages, 782.5 KB |
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FAQs on Safe HandlingFrequently asked questions on Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Legislation GB187 |
Size: 32 pages, 560.7 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities A - Introduction to the GuidelinesThe purpose of the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 and supporting Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Regulations 2009 is to protect people, property and the environment from harm from dangerous substances by ensuring that the dangerous substances are handled safely and the facilities where the dangerous substances are handled are managed and operated safely. GB211 |
Size: 20 pages, 466.8 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities B - Notification and ClassificationThe Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 and the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Regulations 2009 use the terms ‘dangerous substances location’ (DSL), large dangerous substances location (LDSL), ‘major hazard facility’ (MHF) and possible major hazard facility (PMHF) to refer to places where dangerous substances are handled in aggregate quantities exceeding prescribed quantities. GB212 |
Size: 28 pages, 538.0 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities C - Systematic Risk AssessmentThe objective of the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 (the Act) and the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Regulations 2009 (the Regulations) is to protect people and prevent damage to property and the environment from dangerous substances. GB213 |
Size: 59 pages, 1.1 MB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities D - Emergency Plans and ProceduresThis guideline provides advice about the preparation, implementation and testing of Emergency Plans and Procedures (EP&Ps) for Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs) as required under the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 (the Act) and the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Regulations 2008 (the Regulations). GB214 |
Size: 33 pages, 450.3 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities E - Education and TrainingThis guideline provides information on the education and training of employees at a MHF. GB215 |
Size: 25 pages, 379.1 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities F - Safety Management SystemsThis guideline provides information on the development of a Safety Management System (SMS) GB216 |
Size: 46 pages, 783.4 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities G - Community ConsultationThis guideline is intended to provide some clarification of what needs to be addressed by the occupier of a MHF when consulting with the community and providing them with information as required by Section 43 of the Act. GB217 |
Size: 25 pages, 477.1 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities H - ModificationsThis guideline provides information on the management of modifications at an MHF with respect to the occupier’s obligations under Section 20 and 38 of the Act. GB218 |
Size: 19 pages, 359.5 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities I - Dangerous Substances Emergencies and Dangerous SituationsSection 14 of the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 (the Act) obligates the occupier to operate the MHF at an acceptable level of risk. GB219 |
Size: 19 pages, 346.3 KB |
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Guidelines for Major Hazard Facilities J - Safety ReportThe purpose of this document is to provide guidance to the occupier of a Major Hazard Facility (MHF) for the preparation of a Safety Report as required under Section 44 of the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 (the Act). GB220 |
Size: 28 pages, 425.6 KB |
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Dangerous Substances Presentation NotesDangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Legislation presentation given at public seminars throughout Tasmania during February 2009. |
Size: 73 pages, 1.1 MB |
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Presentation - Major Hazard Facilities (Mar 09)Presentation notes from the 'Tasmanian MHF Forum - Experiences from the MHF process in Origin'. |
Size: 28 pages, 911.2 KB |
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MHF or LDSL Notification formNotification of a possible major hazard facility (MHF) or a possible large dangerous substances location (Possible LDSL) GF014 |
Size: 10 pages, 196.8 KB |
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Recommended Site Decommissioning ProceduresInformation on the recommended decommissioning of sites. IS001 |
Size: 2 pages, 55.4 KB |
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Information Sheet Hazchem Placarding of Dangerous Substance LocationsInformation to assist occupiers of dangerous substances locations to determine the hazchem placarding requirements for their site (including placarding for combustible liquids) IS074 |
Size: 5 pages, 172.7 KB |
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Information Sheet Dangerous Substance Locations - Creating Legends/Symbols for Site MapsInformation to assist occupiers of dangerous substance locations with the creation of their site map IS075 |
Size: 1 page, 97.6 KB |
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