Dangerous Goods Consultants

A dangerous goods consultant provides expert guidance on the safe handling, storage, and management of substances classified as dangerous goods under Australian law. At Omnii, our consultants assess your facility's compliance with the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and applicable Australian Standards, identify risks, and develop practical solutions to protect your people, property, and operations. We bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and real-world implementation.

Omnii delivers comprehensive dangerous goods compliance services across Australia, including site assessments, dangerous goods management plans, risk assessments, storage design reviews, containment solution specifications, and regulatory liaison. We also assist with dangerous goods licensing applications, emergency response planning, and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure your facility maintains adherence to current legislation.

If your facility stores, handles, or uses dangerous goods above specified threshold quantities, a dangerous goods management plan is typically required under WHS Regulations. Even below thresholds, many businesses benefit from a formal plan to demonstrate duty of care. Our dangerous goods consultants evaluate your inventory and operations to determine whether a plan is legally required, and if so, we develop a tailored, site-specific document that addresses storage, handling, emergency procedures, and staff training.

Dangerous goods storage requirements are primarily governed by AS 1940:2017 — The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, along with other class-specific standards. Key requirements include appropriate segregation of incompatible substances, fire protection systems, ventilation, spill containment (bunding), signage, and security measures. Our consultants assess your existing storage against these standards and recommend practical upgrades to achieve full compliance.

Yes. Omnii conducts thorough dangerous goods site assessments and compliance audits for facilities across all sectors. Our audit process examines storage areas, handling procedures, documentation, signage, emergency systems, and staff competencies against the WHS Regulations and relevant Australian Standards. You receive a detailed report with findings, risk ratings, and prioritised recommendations to address any gaps.

We consult on dangerous goods classifications under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code), including Class 1 (explosives), Class 2 (Gases), Class 3 (flammable liquids), Class 4 (flammable solids), Class 5 (oxidising substances), Class 6 (toxic substances), Class 8 (corrosives), and Class 9 (miscellaneous dangerous goods). Our team has deep expertise in multi-class facilities where complex segregation and storage requirements apply.

Dangerous goods licensing requirements vary by state and territory and depend on the type and quantity of dangerous goods you store or handle. Generally, if you exceed prescribed quantities, particularly for flammable liquids under AS 1940, you may require a dangerous goods storage licence from your local workplace safety regulator. Omnii's consultants review your inventory against jurisdictional thresholds and guide you through the licensing process if required.

A dangerous goods risk assessment involves systematically identifying hazards associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods, evaluating the likelihood and consequences of incidents, and implementing controls to reduce risk to acceptable levels. Our assessments cover chemical properties, storage conditions, ignition sources, human factors, and emergency scenarios. The output is a documented risk assessment with practical control measures aligned to the hierarchy of controls.

Yes. Omnii provides dangerous goods storage design consulting and containment solution specifications for new and existing facilities. We advise on appropriate storage configurations, bunding and spill containment capacities, fire-rated construction, ventilation design, and segregation layouts. Our solutions are engineered to meet AS 1940 and other applicable standards while integrating efficiently with your operational workflow.

Dangerous goods consulting services are essential across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, mining, oil and gas, healthcare and laboratories, education, agriculture, and government facilities. Any organisation that stores or handles fuels, chemicals, solvents, gases, or other hazardous substances can benefit from professional dangerous goods compliance support to manage risk and meet regulatory obligations.

Multiple Australian Standards apply depending on the dangerous goods class and activity. The most commonly referenced include AS 1940 (flammable and combustible liquids), AS 4326 (oxidising agents), AS 3780 (corrosive substances), and AS/NZS 3833 (mixed classes). The ADG Code provides the overarching classification and packaging framework. Omnii’s consultants help your facility meet all applicable standards for your specific dangerous goods inventory.

Ensuring compliance with dangerous goods regulations requires a proactive approach: maintain accurate dangerous goods registers, conduct regular risk assessments, implement appropriate storage and containment systems, provide staff training, keep documentation current, and schedule periodic compliance audits. Engaging an experienced dangerous goods consultant like Omnii provides independent verification of your compliance status and expert guidance on maintaining standards as regulations evolve.