Any industry that uses, handles, stores or manufactures dangerous goods requires DG storage. This could be an indoor Class 3 Flammable Liquids cabinet, an Outdoor Chemical Store for corrosives or a Lithium-ion Battery Charging Cabinet. In most cases, there are a multitude of dangerous goods stored onsite, which all require specific storage controls to ensure health and safety as per the requirements of their class or division. In this post, we’ll list some of the many industries that rely on dangerous goods, from traditional industries such as construction or transport to newer sectors such a ..read more

If you’ve been reading our posts for a while, you’ll understand how important the Hierarchy of Controls is when implementing a risk management process in your business. Administrative controls are the 4th step in the Hierarchy of Control. These controls include documents, training, policies and procedures which help bolster the safety and effectiveness of the other controls ..read more

If you’ve purchased a lithium-ion battery charging and storage cabinet, you’re taking the right steps towards reducing risk in your operations. But if you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll understand that the purchase is just the beginning of your risk management journey.   ..read more

To perform manufacturing processes, many businesses require a range of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals. And while these chemicals may be handled and stored safely, thought may not be given to the chemical waste disposal of these products ..read more

When you’re working with dangerous goods, fire risk is a significant consideration that requires strict controls. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into flammable vapours – what they are, how they present risk and the measures you can take to control them ..read more

Temperature-sensitive chemicals are substances that exhibit changes in their physical or chemical properties in response to variations in temperature. These changes can include alterations in state (solid to liquid to gas), chemical reactivity, solubility, conductivity or other characteristics. In this post, we’ll look at temperature-sensitive substances, including flammable liquids, to provide some guidance of considerations to keep these chemicals stable and safe ..read more

You may have heard about Class 9 Dangerous Goods, but you may also not fully understand what they are. This broad range of substances and articles encompasses a varied range of chemical products that don’t fall into the other DG classes. With items including lithium-ion batteries, dry ice and certain types of asbestos, Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are still subject to safety regulations and the requirements to ensure safe handling and storage ..read more

Here at Storemasta, we’re serious about our role in helping workplaces reduce the risk of illness and injury to their workers (as well as comply with Australian WHS laws). And to do this we’ve developed a clear methodology for carrying out risk management on hazardous chemicals ..read more

Deepening our ties with international markets – by providing onsite products and boots on the ground – Storemasta is proud to announce that we’re now in Auckland ..read more

Almost every workplace has equipment, machinery or vehicles powered by flammable or combustible fuels. From tractors to portable generators and passenger vehicles to heavy transport, we rely on refuelling to keep our businesses moving. Yet how do you ensure safety when dispensing and handling these Class 3 dangerous goods? Understanding the risks with flammable or combustible liquids is crucial for keeping your staff safe during the fuel transfer or dispensing process. In this post, we detail safety tips and requirements for fuel dispensing as per the Australian Standards 1940 – The storage a ..read more