What is a Manifest?

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 may come and go in quantities, list them all on your manifest anyway to save you re-doing it all the time. (Bulk storage is defined as anything over 500 litres or 500 kilograms).

If you are transporting Dangerous Goods, there are also regulatory requirements you need to meet with a Manifest.

I provide further assistance to my members and clients. 

DEFINITIONS

container in relation to a hazardous chemical, means anything in or by which a hazardous chemical is, or has been, wholly or partly covered, enclosed or packed, including anything necessary for the container to perform its function as a container; 

bulk, in relation to a hazardous chemical, means any quantity of a hazardous chemical that is—

(a) In a container with a capacity exceeding 500 litres or net mass of more than 500 kilograms; or

(b) If the hazardous chemical is a solid—an undivided quantity exceeding 500 kilograms;

Resources:

• Placard Manifest Requirements – Safework Aust
• Hazardous Chemical Register factsheet – Safework Aust
• Hazchem Placards Guide