Handling dangerous goods is business as usual for many industries, but when things go wrong, they can go very wrong, very fast. Whether you’re running a warehouse, manufacturing facility, fuel depot or distribution centre, your obligations under state and federal dangerous goods legislation aren’t just about ticking boxes, they’re about protecting people, property, and the environment.

At Agilus, we help businesses across Australia stay on the right side of compliance with tailored Dangerous Goods Assessments that meet the requirements of each state and territory, from Victoria’s Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations, to equivalent legislation in NSW, QLD, SA, WA and beyond.

What Is a Dangerous Goods Assessment?

In simple terms, a Dangerous Goods Assessment looks at how your site stores, handles, and uses hazardous substances. It identifies the risks and outlines the actions you need to take to manage those risks, both on a day-to-day basis and in an emergency.

Here’s what we typically deliver as part of a full assessment:

• Site-specific risk assessment
• Emergency plan development (ERP & EIBs)
• Dangerous goods manifest & placarding advice
• Fire brigade consultation and liaison
• Engagement with WorkSafe, EPA, or SafeWork authorities
• Staff training & emergency response testing
• Ongoing compliance planning and reviews

Why You Need It?

Depending on where you operate, storing dangerous goods above certain thresholds may trigger regulatory obligations under:

• State Dangerous Goods laws like those administered by WorkSafe Victoria, SafeWork NSW, or WHSQ in Queensland
   
• Fire authority requirements from Fire Rescue Victoria, CFA, FRNSW or QFES
   
• Environmental controls via EPA legislation in each state
   
• Occupational health and safety (OHS/WHS) Acts and Regulations
   

Failing to comply doesn’t just mean paperwork headaches, it can mean penalties, shutdowns, lawsuits, or worse.

But compliance doesn’t have to be complex. We break it down, plan it out, and help you manage your site with confidence.

Real-World Experience, Practical Outcomes

We’ve worked with clients in agriculture, transport, waste and recycling, warehousing, retail fuel, defence and logistics, and we bring that cross-industry experience to every job.

We’ve helped businesses:

• Design fit-for-purpose spill containment zones
   
• Get fire brigade sign-off on their storage setups
   
• Navigate complex EPA reporting obligations
   
• Train and test on-ground teams in emergency response
   
• Survive (and thrive through) audits and investigations.
   

Whether you have a small depot with flammables and aerosols, or a multi-site operation with thousands of litres of Class 3, 5, or 8 goods, we can help.

National Reach, Local Expertise

Agilus supports clients Australia-wide. We’re well-versed in the various regulations each state applies and know how to communicate effectively with the regulators and fire services in your area.

We’ll tell you what’s essential, what’s nice to have, and what’s a complete waste of your time. We keep things practical, not theoretical, and we’re there to support you before, during, and after the job’s done.

Reach out to the Agilus team today and make dangerous goods one less thing you have to worry about.