Dangerous Goods Inspection and Advisory Service
At PARCOR, our consultants are well experienced in conducting comprehensive Dangerous Goods inspections and providing expert advice aligned with the Victorian Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations, Model WHS Regulations, and Australian Standards. Leveraging extensive industry experience, our team thoroughly assesses your site to ensure compliance and identify potential risks associated with the storage, handling, and transport of dangerous goods.
Our approach includes identifying non-compliant storage practices, evaluating segregation of incompatible substances, and reviewing emergency preparedness measures. By addressing these critical factors, PARCOR ensures that your operations adhere to the highest safety and regulatory standards.
What’s included:
- Comprehensive inspection of all Dangerous Goods storage and handling areas
- Review of compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices
- Detailed gap analysis with actionable recommendations for risk mitigation and compliance improvement
How does it happen:
- Once we receive confirmation to proceed, we will contact you to schedule a convenient date for the inspection.
- Our consultant will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your facility, guided by a knowledgeable representative—typically from the maintenance or safety team—to identify all areas where Dangerous Goods are stored, handled, or used.
- We assess storage conditions, segregation, signage, spill containment, and emergency response measures.
- After the on-site inspection, we analyze the findings and produce a comprehensive gap analysis. This report will highlight areas of non-compliance and provide actionable recommendations to improve safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
PARCOR’s expertise ensures your workplace manages Dangerous Goods safely and effectively, protecting your people, property, and the environment.
Placard Audits
Placard Audit Services by PARCOR
At PARCOR, our consultants specialise in conducting comprehensive placard audits for outer warning placards, bulk storage areas, and package stores. Our expertise aligns with the Victorian Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations, Model WHS Regulations, and Australian Standards. Leveraging extensive industry experience, our team thoroughly assesses your site to ensure compliance and identify potential risks related to hazardous material signage and storage.
Our approach includes verifying correct placard placement, assessing storage compliance, and reviewing emergency information visibility. By addressing these critical factors, PARCOR ensures your operations meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive audit of outer warning placards, bulk storage areas, and package stores
- Verification of compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices
- Detailed gap analysis with actionable recommendations for risk mitigation and compliance improvement
How Does It Happen:
- Once we receive confirmation to proceed, we will contact you to schedule a convenient date for the placard audit.
- Our consultant will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your facility, guided by a knowledgeable representative—typically from the maintenance or safety team—to inspect all areas where dangerous goods are stored, handled, or used.
- We assess outer warning placards for placement, legibility, and compliance. Storage conditions, segregation of incompatible substances, signage accuracy, and emergency information visibility are thoroughly reviewed.
Reporting: After the on-site audit, we analyze the findings and produce a comprehensive gap analysis. This report will highlight areas of non-compliance and provide actionable recommendations to improve safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Insights:
- When sites hit placard quantities for example storing 250 litres or more of petrol (Class 3 Flammable Liquid, Packing Group II) they must display placards.
- Bulk storage tanks, IBCs, and package stores require accurate placarding when quantities exceed regulatory thresholds.
- Outer warning placards must be clearly visible at all vehicle entry points to the site.
- Placards must be displayed at all entries to any building that stores a placard quantity of dangerous goods.
- If dangerous goods are stored within a room of a building, all entries to that room must also be appropriately placarded.
- Placards must be durable, legible, and clearly visible at all vehicle access points and storage areas.
PARCOR’s expertise ensures your workplace maintains compliant placarding practices, protecting your people, property, and the environment.
Dangerous Goods Manifests
At PARCOR, our consultants specialise in developing and auditing Dangerous Goods Manifests to ensure compliance with the Victorian Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations, Model WHS Regulations, and Australian Standards. Our industry expertise ensures your facility is fully prepared for emergencies and regulatory inspections, with accurate and up-to-date documentation of all hazardous materials stored on-site.
Our approach focuses on creating comprehensive manifests that detail the types, quantities, and locations of dangerous goods, supporting both safety and regulatory requirements.
What’s Included:
- Development or review of Dangerous Goods Manifests to meet compliance requirements
- Verification that all Dangerous Goods are correctly identified, classified, and recorded
- Detailed gap analysis with actionable recommendations to improve documentation and risk management
How Does It Happen:
- Once we receive confirmation to proceed, we will contact you to schedule a convenient date for the manifest review or development.
- Our consultant will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your facility, guided by a knowledgeable representative—typically from the maintenance or safety team—to identify all areas where dangerous goods are stored, handled, or used.
- We verify that all dangerous goods are correctly classified, quantities are accurately recorded, and storage locations are clearly documented.
- After the on-site assessment, we provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings, highlighting areas for improvement, and offering actionable recommendations to ensure your manifest is compliant and practical.
Regulatory Insights:
- A Dangerous Goods Manifest is required when the quantities of stored dangerous goods exceed the Manifest Quantity Threshold for example, the manifest quantity threshold for petrol (Class 3 Flammable Liquid, Packing Group II) is 2,500 litres.
- The manifest must include the product name, UN number, dangerous goods class, packing group, and the maximum quantity stored.
- The manifest must be kept in a dedicated Emergency Information Cabinet located near the main entrance to the site, easily accessible to emergency services.
- Regular updates are required to reflect any changes in the type or quantity of dangerous goods stored on-site.
- Failure to maintain an accurate and accessible manifest can lead to regulatory penalties and increased safety risks during emergencies.
PARCOR’s expertise ensures your Dangerous Goods Manifest is accurate, compliant, and ready for use in emergency situations, safeguarding your people, property, and the environment.
