The obligation
PCBUs must manage risks from loading/unloading hazardous cargo and exposure to fumigants, controlling respiratory, burn, skin, and fatality risks.
The Code addresses risks from handling hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods in stevedoring, including loading/unloading hazardous cargo and exposure to fumigants used in ship holds. PCBUs must implement controls for respiratory conditions, burns, skin conditions and fatalities. Obligations align with the WHS Regulation 2017 (Chapter 7 — Hazardous Chemicals) and relevant dangerous goods requirements.
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- PCBUs must manage risks from loading/unloading hazardous cargo and exposure to fumigants, controlling respiratory, burn, skin, and fatality risks.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods in Stevedoring is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Managing risks in stevedoring > Hazard Management > Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods § Table 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods in Stevedoring is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). In short, PCBUs must manage risks from loading/unloading hazardous cargo and exposure to fumigants, controlling respiratory, burn, skin, and fatality risks.
What changed recently?
Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods in Stevedoring was last updated on 3 September 2026.
