Transport
Guidance material related to transport of dangerous goods in Western Australia.
Note that although some guidance material was prepared under the auspices of previous departments and divisions, it is still valid.
Please be aware, however, that our address and contact details may have changed. The Cloisters Square postal address must not be used for correspondence.
Page Index
Guidance notes and information sheets
Codes of practice (mandatory) - Transport
Approved dangerous goods transport training providers
Applicable legislation
Copies of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 and associated regulations are only available from the State Law Publisher. Direct links are provided below.
- Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
- Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007.
The Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007 (WA) adopt the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 7th edition, and are aligned as far as possible with the associated National Model Regulations.
The information sheets below provides guidance on legislation related to transport.
Further information is available in the Dangerous Goods - Legislation and Policy section, including:
- Additional information sheets related to Dangerous Goods legislation
- Copies of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 and associated regulations
- General exemptions
- Enforcement and prosecution policy.
Guidance notes and information sheets
What is the difference between each document type?
- Guides and information sheets are “mud maps” to regulatory information and may include licensing information and definitions.
- Guidance notes contain regulatory information and requirements (but not detailed licensing information).
Codes of practice (mandatory) - Transport
The Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG7) is available from the National Transport Commission.
Approved dangerous goods transport training providers
Responders to dangerous goods emergencies
The Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (WA) make it an offence for a person who is a prime contractor or rail operator to transport a placard load of dangerous goods without being an approved emergency responder or having a contract with a person who is an approved emergency responder.
This regulation will be enforced from 1 March 2009 and does not apply to Classes 1 (explosives) and 7 (radioactive material) or Division 6.2 (infectious substances).
Posters
You can view/download a poster series on LP Gas storage and transport from the Publications – Dangerous Goods Safety section.
Templates
Forms
Schedule of fees and charges
Fees and charges related to resources safety (including dangerous goods and mining) are provided in the document below:
Additional resources
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government promotes best practice and harmonised legislation for the land transport of dangerous goods in Australia.
The Department's website contains a dedicated section on transporting of dangerous goods.
