Transport and logistics organisation - West Point (Vic) Pty Ltd was sentenced in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 2 February after pleading guilty to four charges under the Dangerous Goods Act and the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations. After being notified by WorkSafe that 1.7 million litres of dangerous goods were being stored on the premises instead of the previously notified at 130,000 litres, the company was fined for
$5,000 for failing to prevent access by unauthorised persons to areas where dangerous goods were stored and handled;
$7,000 for failing to protect dangerous goods from impact with vehicles and provide measures to contain any leaks or spills.
$35,000 for failing to:
- update a manifest,
- failing to display "HAZCHEM" placards at every workplace entrance,
- failing to notify WorkSafe as required when storing quantities of dangerous goods in excess of the prescribed amount,
- failing to display placards on packaged dangerous goods as required, and
- failing to ensure the premises had a compliant fire protection system.
https://www.miragenews.com/conviction-for-dangerous-goods-storage-breaches-1170872/