Edition 58, July 2008

Dangerous goods security card now required in WA

New dangerous goods safety legislation in Western Australia (WA) introduces requirements for people working with explosives and other substances considered to pose a security threat. These controls implement security provisions of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreement of 2004 on counter-terrorism measures.

The legislation now requires holders of licences for the storage, handling, transport, manufacture, sale, import and use of explosives and security risk substances (SRS), as well as people with unsupervised access to explosives and SRS to be issued a dangerous good security card which is only given after a security clearance.

The security clearance is initiated by lodging an application form for a dangerous goods security card with Australia Post. Forms are available at nominated post offices in WA and at major GPOs in other states and territories.The security clearance is conducted by the WA Police with Resources Safety issuing acard on the advice of the WA Police.

The dangerous goods security card is a plastic photo ID card that is valid for five years from the date of issue.

Once individuals are security cleared, WA Police may monitor their status to ensure that they remain suitable to hold the card.

People with access to explosives or SRS in the normal course of their work will not require a dangerous goods security card if it can be shown that they are 'in the presence of' or 'under the control of' a person who already holds a dangerous goods security card.

For more information on the dangerous goods security card visit the FAQs section of the Resources Safety website: www.docep.wa.gov.au/resourcessafety/Content/Dangerous_Goods/Frequently_asked_questions/index.htm

For more information on the licensing requirements contact Resource Safety on 08 9358 8001, ResourcesSafety@docep.wa.gov.au or visit www.docep.wa.gov.au/resourcessafety

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