One maintenance worker found out why some battery-powered tools are called dangerous goods. The anonymous Territorian thought it was a good idea to leave his cordless impact wrench on the back seat...
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The Department of Mines and Petroleum has developed a summary of the top 10 non-compliances identified during safety inspections in WA in 2015-16. Dangerous Goods Officers travel across Western...
Two Department of Mines and Petroleum Dangerous Goods Officers have been recognised by the Western Australian Police for their ongoing contribution to road safety. Principal Dangerous Goods Officers...
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) have issued a number of notices to truck drivers in Western Australia who were found to be transporting dangerous good without the proper safety equipment...
With fierce thunderstorms cracking off all over the country as we approach the end of Summer, the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has issued a reminder about lightning and the safe handling...
The Land and Environment Court has slapped Manfreight Distribution with over $88,000 in fines and court costs for failing to ensure dangerous goods were transported in a safe manner. The charges go...
Six sets of safety rules around the handling of dangerous goods in Western Australia will soon be rolled into one under a new program of legislation reform. Announcing the wide-ranging reforms last...
More than 1,200 Western Australian mine workers are facing losing their security clearance if they do not renew their dangerous goods security cards. Department of Mines and Petroleum Acting...
With more than 3000 dangerous goods security cards due to expire in July, and several thousands more over the following months, Western Australia’s Department of Mines and Petroleum is...
