Hazchem Safety Card
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Hazchem Safety Card (PDF 777kb)
Document Type: Publication
Keycode: VWA509/03/04.05
Industry: Emergency Services General Road Transport
Category: Dangerous Goods Hazardous Substances
Division Author: Dangerous Goods
Publication Date: 20 April 2009
Date First Published: 12 July 2004
Summary: This pocket card is a handy reference to understanding the HAZCHEM emergency action code system.
About this publication
In case of fire or spillage, the HAZCHEM code on a vehicle placard instructs emergency services on:
- the medium to use to combat the incident
- the level of personal protective equipment to be worn
- whether the goods should be contained or diluted
- the possibility of a violent reaction
- the safety hazard posed to the public
Further information
Come along to Work Safe Week, 26 - 30 October. Learn the latest and stay up to day about safety in the transport industry.
This session will explore basic principles of hazard management including ergonomics, training, competency and fatigue in the context of vehicle use.
To obtain a printed copy of this pocket card, please email publications@worksafe.vic.gov.au or telephone 1800 136 089.








