AS 3833:2024 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS/NZS 3833:2007 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers
Draft Designation: DR AS 3833:2024This document was prepared by Australian members of Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee CH-009, Safe Handling of Chemicals, to supersede AS/NZS 3833:2007.
After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand decided to develop this document as an Australian rather than an Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The objective of this document is to provide minimum acceptable safety requirements for premises where more than one class of dangerous goods is stored and handled, whether in packages or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) of up to 1.6 m3 capacity.
This document addresses the storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods of Classes and Divisions 1.4S (as consumer commodities), 2 (as consumer commodities or aerosols of UN 1950), 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 8 and 9, and combustible liquids when stored with the dangerous goods, in packages and IBCs as described above.
The terms “normative” and “informative” are used in Standards to define the application of the appendices to which they apply. A “normative” appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an “informative” appendix is only for information and guidance.
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables and figures are deemed to be requirements of this document. Notes that appear in the main text are intended to provide information and recommendations only.
Originated as AS/NZS 3833:1998. Second edition 2007. Third edition 2024.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Minor Storage
Section 3: Retail Storage
Section 4: Transit Storage
Section 5: Storage And Handling Of Packages And Intermediate Bulk Containers
Section 6: Separation And Segregation
Section 7: Operational And Personnel Safety
Section 8: Emergency Management
Section 9: Fire Protection
Section 10: Waste Storage And Disposal
Appendix A: (Informative) Classes Of Dangerous Goods
Appendix B: (Informative) Issues To Be Considered In A Risk Assessment
Appendix C: (Informative) Example Risk Assessment For Separation And Segregation Risk Assessment Examples
Appendix D: (Informative) Emergency Services Information Requirements
Appendix E: (Informative) Placarding, Marking, Labelling And Signage For Storage And Handling
Appendix F: (Informative) Bibliography Of Documents Providing Guidelines On The Preparation Of Emergency Plans
Appendix G: (Informative) Stacking And Handling Different Types Of Ibcs
Safe Handling Of Chemicals.
CH-009
Accord Australasia; Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Australasian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants; Better Regulation Division (Fair Trading, SafeWork NSW, TestSafe); Chemistry Australia; ComCare (Commonwealth Government); CSIRO; Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Western Australia; Engineers Australia; Institution of Chemical Engineers; National Retail Association Australia; National Transport Commission; SafeWork SA.
