Hazardous Chemicals on the Farm

*Changes to Dangerous Goods Requirements
On 1 January 2009 Victorian law involving the transport of dangerous goods and the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code changed. This document has not yet been updated to reflect these changes. For up to date information on the changes view the new requirements for dangerous goods transport.

• Hazardous Chemicals on the Farm (PDF 116kb)
  Document Type: Publication
  Keycode: VWA608/01/02.03
  Industry: Farming 
  Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Hazardous Substances 
  Division Author: Manufacturing & Agriculture
  Publication Date: 01 April 2003
  Date First Published: 01 April 2003
  Summary: This publicaiton provides a summary of major farm hazards in relation to hazardous chemicals and practical steps to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or death.

About this publication

Farmers have legal obligations to assess and control risks associated with the use of hazardous substances and other chemicals on the farm. This brochure is designed to provide a summary of major farm hazards, and practical steps to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or death.