Diesel Diesel isn't considered Dangerous Goods so does not require 'placarding' (refer definitions). However, if your diesel tanks are nearby or alongside a ULP tank, then that whole storage quantity is considered ‘Flammable Liquid Class 3 (Dangerous Goods)’ and will require appropriate placarding. If your Diesel storage within the same work yard amounts to 10,000 […]
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A standard grain operation in Australia stores, transports and uses the following Dangerous Substances (Goods). Some examples in these DG Classes are: Class 3 - ULP Class 6.1 - Paraquat, Chlorpyrifos, Dimethoate (now banned) Class 4.3 - Phostoxin fumigant Class 8 - Phosphoric Acid, Gramoxone Class 9 - Affirm, Associate, Cavalier, Diuron, Ester There are differing […]
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The role of a Manifest is to communicate what dangerous substances may be present on the property in the event of an emergency.  TASKS  Print your manifest of chemicals – I print the whole list, not just the dangerous goods summary Print your main workyard/workplace hazard map Print the SDS for only the ‘Dangerous Goods’ held or […]
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If you find or suspect Asbestos on your farm, call in the professionals. Don't penny pinch about the removal cost, just pay the money and get it taken care of. The risk to you and your family in removing it yourself is just not worth it! It might be many years before you even realise […]
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To review the definition of Manifest, please refer to my post: What is a Manifest? My information sheet below includes the exact requirements within the regulations for a manifest, but for your average grain and livestock operation, this is what I suggest you have on your manifest: MANIFEST Business owner’s name Address of workplace Date […]
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Manifest means a written summary of the hazardous chemicals used, handled or stored at a workplace Because we store, use and transport 'hazardous chemicals and 'dangerous goods' on farm, the regulatory requirements for a manifest are quite specific. We also store chemicals in 'bulk' so have extra requirements due to this. Even though some items […]
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Phos Acid in liquid form is becoming more common in grain production systems Phosphoric acid (Liquid P) is used in the manufacture of superphosphate fertilisers, livestock feeds, phosphate salts, polyphosphates, soaps, waxes, polishes and detergents. Pure phosphoric acid is a non-combustible, colourless, odourless and hygroscopic crystal. Commercial phosphoric acid comes as a viscous solution in […]
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Keep your Chemical Accreditation up to date (it can easily be done on online now) Aim to have a compliant chemical storage shed Print the SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and put them in an easily accessible folder for quick reference if ever required – they can all be found on the internet. As long as […]
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