Dangerous Goods Driver Licence Perth
The aim of this training course is to provide a qualification to enable the participant to obtain or renew a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence in Western Australia.
All new and renewing applicants for a DG driver licence MUST complete the 2 day course.
This course forms part of the application for a DG driver licence which is issued by the Department of Mines and Petroleum (Resources Safety Division) and is valid for 5 years .
The course is designed to embrace the requirements of all relevant legislation, codes and guidelines that apply to the transport of dangerous goods by road.
The course is approved by the Department of Mines and Petroleum (Resources Safety Division) in accordance with Section 8(2(t) of the Dangerous Goods (Transport) Act 2008.
Applications for a Dangerous Goods driver licence must be lodged online with Department of Mines and Petroleum (Resources Safety Division).
General licence information and medical certificate form are attached below.
Key Topics covered include
• The laws applying to dangerous goods
• Dangerous Goods Driver Licence requirements
• Health effects of dangerous goods
• Definitions and classifications of dangerous goods
• Segregation, stowage and safe handling of dangerous goods
• Documentation, packaging types and packing groups
• HAZCHEM Codes and emergency procedures
• Security risk substances
• Placarding of vehicles
• Driver responsibilities and non-compliance penalties
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