Transporting hazardous chemicals
Transporting hazardous chemicals
Hazardous chemicals transported on the road must meet the packing and labelling requirements of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
More information about the safe transport of hazardous chemicals is available from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Dangerous goods: NSW overview
Dangerous goods are substances and objects that pose acute risks to people, property and the environment due to their chemical or physical characteristics.
The EPA regulates the transport of dangerous goods in NSW.
When transporting dangerous goods you need training and may need a licence for both the driver and the vehicle. If you are transporting waste, you may also need a waste transporter’s licence.
All licence holders are listed in the dangerous goods public register, on the EPA website.
You must also follow certain procedures to ensure the goods are transported safely. There are penalties for not following these legal requirements.