2022 changes to the Dangerous Goods Regulations
Recent amendments to the Dangerous Goods Act 1998 and Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985 came into effect on 25 May 2022. These changes have been made to validate the following called up Australian Standards:
Standard | Description |
|---|---|
AS 1076 | Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and associated equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications) |
AS 1425 | LP gas fuel systems for vehicle engines |
AS 1596 | The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
AS 1744 | Forms of letters and numerals for road signs (known as SAA Standard Alphabets for Road Signs) |
AS 1940 | The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids |
AS 2187 | Explosives – Storage, transport and use |
AS 2187.2 | Explosives – Storage and use – Use of explosives |
AS 2658 | LP Gas – Portable and mobile appliances |
AS 4645 | Gas distribution networks – Network management |
AS 5601 | Gas installations – General installations |
Please note that the call-up of these standards will be to the current version.
A 12-month transition period has commenced from 25 May 2022 for the adoption of the updated standards.