WorkSafe Victoria has revealed that strict new reporting requirements will soon come into play for duty holders storing or handling hazardous material above certain quantities.
Truckie fined $150k for acid spill
A truckie who drove away from a spill of sulphuric acid in Geelong has been fined almost $150,000 by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA).
Victorian operator charged over dangerous goods storage
A logistics operator has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria over alleged breaches of the Dangerous Goods Act at a site in Tottenham.
Sydney truckie has dangerous goods licence cancelled after tunnel breaches
In a NSW first, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has cancelled the licence of a Sydney truck driver after multiple breaches of the dangerous goods transport rules potentially putting other road users in danger. Read more
Safety first: Chemtrans training simulator wins coveted industry award
An innovative platform designed and used by dangerous goods and explosives specialist Chemtrans is delivering a level of training never before seen within the business – and it’s proving to have significant results, with a 51 per cent reduction in incidents since being implemented three years ago.