The obligation
WorkSafe Victoria's storage and handling code of practice includes guidance on planning emergency responses where dangerous goods are stored and handled.
The code is relevant to manufacturers and suppliers of dangerous goods, occupiers of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled, and employees and health and safety representatives at those workplaces. The code has not yet been updated to reflect the Storage and Handling Regulations, so complying with it after 26 November 2022 may not necessarily mean compliance with a duty under those Regulations.
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- WorkSafe Victoria's storage and handling code of practice includes guidance on planning emergency responses where dangerous goods are stored and handled.
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- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Planning emergency responses for stored dangerous goods is a WHS requirement set out in Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (VIC). The relevant provision is Codes of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Planning emergency responses for stored dangerous goods is a WHS obligation under Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (VIC). In short, WorkSafe Victoria's storage and handling code of practice includes guidance on planning emergency responses where dangerous goods are stored and handled.
What changed recently?
Planning emergency responses for stored dangerous goods was last updated on 19 October 2026.