Dangerous Goods Licence: LPG dealer and bulk gas tank compliance
Dangerous Goods Licence: LPG dealer compliance
Kleenheat’s committed to promoting the highest possible safety standards, so we encourage members of our LPG dealer network to understand and adhere to their requirements as Dangerous Goods Licence holders.
All LPG dealers with a Dangerous Goods Licence can be audited by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to ensure they continue to satisfy the requirements under which their license was issued.
Please remember it’s the responsibility of dealers to ensure their site remains safe and compliant.
If you’re a Kleenheat dealer and receive notice from DMIRS that your site will be subject to an audit, please contact your local Kleenheat business representative for advice on how best to prepare.
Some key audit areas of interest for inspectors during these audits are covered below.
Site plan
Site plans must be reviewed and updated whenever there’s a change to your site conditions, or at least once every three (3) years. A current version must also be available in your site’s Emergency Services Manifest Tube.
More information on how to develop a compliant site plan is available at the DMIRS website.
Site manifest
Your site manifest may require updating to accurately reflect the level of dangerous goods stored on site. Like site plans, they must be updated at a minimum every three (3) years. A current version must also be available in your site’s Emergency Services Manifest Tube.
More information on how to develop a site manifest is available at the DMIRS website.
Compliance assessment
The location of LPG installations and storage areas are assessed against the approved Code of Practice (AS/NZS1596). LPG storage areas must be reviewed against the requirements of the Code and Dangerous Goods Safety Regulations at least every five (5) years.
Your local Kleenheat business representative can assist with the completion of a compliance assessment for your site.
Emergency plan
A written emergency plan should outline your process for dealing with any hazardous situations associated with the dangerous goods handled on your site. This must be reviewed and updated at least every three (3) years.
Information on how to develop a compliant emergency plan is available at the DMIRS website.
LPG training/induction information
Staff involved in the storage and handling of dangerous goods must be provided with information and training relevant to the good with which they work. Training must be documented and records kept for a minimum of five (5) years.
Safety data sheet
The safety data sheet for dangerous good products on site must be readily available to all staff and contractors. A copy of the current safety data sheet must be available in your site’s Emergency Services Manifest Tube.
A current version of the safety data sheet LPG is available at www.kleenheat.com.au/safety.
Advice to neighbours
Should a dangerous situation occur on your site that could impact your neighbours, you are required to provide them with information on:
- the risks associated with the dangerous goods,
- your respective actions in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods, and
- confirming each other’s contact details in the event of an incident.
Contact your Kleenheat Business Representative for assistance in developing this advice.
Dangerous goods storage requirements
Combustible materials
Combustible materials must be kept a minimum of three (3) metres from LPG storage areas.
Storage areas can be constructed from hard wood material, however items such as timber pallets, plastic pipe, shrubs, bushes and weeds are all examples of the combustible materials not permitted within three (3) metres of storage areas.
Correct signage
Required signage must be in good condition (not peeling or faded) and clearly visible.
This includes:
- HAZCHEM sign at each entrant to the site
- Dangerous goods placard (i.e. class diamond) at each LPG storage area >500L
- Emergency information panel on bulk LPG pressure vessels, if applicable
Fire protection equipment
Equipment must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS1851. Fire protection equipment should be clearly labelled for easy identification.
Cylinder storage area
Your cylinder storage area must always be kept in good order – including (but not limited to) a safe loading area free from trip hazards, adequate signage (where required), and separation of combustible and incombustible goods.
Your Kleenheat business representative is available for advice or queries on how you can best meet your safety obligations as a Dangerous Goods Licence holder.
Dangerous Goods Licence: LPG bulk tank customer compliance
Kleenheat’s committed to promoting the highest possible safety standards, so we encourage customers with bulk LPG tanks to understand and adhere to their requirements as Dangerous Goods Licence holders.
All LPG customers with a Dangerous Goods Licence can be audited by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to ensure they continue to satisfy the requirements under which their license was issued.
Please remember it’s the responsibility of customers to ensure their site remains safe and compliant.
If you’re a bulk LPG customer and receive notice from DMIRS that your site will be subject to an audit, please contact your local Kleenheat representative for advice on how best to prepare.
Some key audit areas of interest for inspectors during these audits are covered below.
Site plan
Site plans must be reviewed and updated whenever there’s a change to your site conditions, or at least once every three (3) years. A current version must also be available in your site’s Emergency Services Manifest Tube.
More information on how to develop a compliant site plan is available at the DMIRS website.
Site manifest
Your site manifest may require updating to accurately reflect the level of dangerous goods stored on site. Like site plans, they must be updated at a minimum every three (3) years. A current version must also be available in your site’s Emergency Services Manifest Tube.
More information on how to develop a site manifest is available at the DMIRS website.
Compliance assessment
The location of LPG installations and storage areas are assessed against the approved Code of Practice (AS/NZS1596). LPG storage areas must be reviewed against the requirements of the Code and the Dangerous Goods Safety Regulations at least every five (5) years.
Your local Kleenheat business representative can assist with a compliance assessment of your site.
Emergency plan
A written emergency plan should outline your process for dealing with any hazardous situation associated with the dangerous goods handled on your site. This must be reviewed and updated at least every three (3) years.
Information on how to develop a compliant emergency plan is available at the DMIRS website.
LPG training/induction information
Anyone involved in the storage and handling of dangerous goods must be provided with information and training relevant to the good with which they work. Training must be documented and records kept for a minimum of five (5) years.
Your Customer Safety Booklet and Decant Training Manual are effective in helping you comply with these requirements.
Safety data sheet
The safety data sheet for dangerous good products on site must be readily available to all staff and contractors. A copy of the current safety data sheet must be available in your site’s Emergency Services Manifest Tube.
A current version of the LPG safety data sheet is available at www.kleenheat.com.au/safety.
Advice to neighbours
Should a dangerous situation occur on your site that could impact your neighbours, you are required to provide them with information on:
- the risks associated with the dangerous goods,
- your respective actions in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods, and
- confirming each other’s contact details in the event of an incident.
Contact your Kleenheat business representative for assistance in developing this advice.
Dangerous goods storage requirements
Combustible materials
Combustible materials must be kept a minimum of three (3) metres from LPG storage areas.
Storage areas can be constructed from hard wood material, however items such as timber pallets, plastic pipe, shrubs, bushes and weeds are all examples of the combustible materials not permitted within three (3) metres of storage areas.
Correct signage
Required signage must be in good condition (not peeling or faded) and clearly visible.
This includes:
- HAZCHEM sign at each entrance to the site
- Dangerous goods placard (i.e. class diamond) at each LPG storage area >500L
- Emergency information panel on bulk LPG pressure vessels, if applicable
Fire protection equipment
Equipment must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS1851. Fire protection equipment should be clearly labelled for easy identification.
Impact protection
Where an LPG vessel is vulnerable to impact from vehicles, it must be adequately protected. Impact protection requirements are usually assessed at the time of the LPG vessel installation, but if site conditions change the instillation may no longer be adequately protected.
Pipework identification
Pipework connected to an LPG tank must be adequately labelled so contents can be easily identified. Labels must be in good condition (i.e. not peeling or faded) and are available from most plumbing stores.
Decanting sites
At sites where gas cylinders are being filled, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be available at the decanting point. For further information on decanting requirements, please refer to your Decant Training Manual.