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Any vehicle transporting a placard load of dangerous goods in NSW must carry safety equipment including fire extinguishers, and in some cases protective equipment such as masks and gloves.

Under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the design of a tank that is used for dangerous goods transport must be approved by the competent authority before it can be used to transport dangerous goods.

Information about the special provisions that allow the use of dangerous goods for tools of trade or personal use.

Information about determinations in place and when exemptions can be issued.

The Dangerous Goods public register contains information about the transport of dangerous goods required under the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 and regulations, including information about driver and vehicle licences.

Treated timber can be dangerous. Learn how to pick the right timber, and how to use and dispose of treated timber safely and legally. This section also contains information for industry, about our rules on treating timber and keeping consumers informed.

Timber is treated with pesticides to protect it from insects such as borers and termites, as well as fungi that cause rot and decay. However, these pesticides can harm people and the environment so it is important to use and dispose of treated timber safely and legally.

Most softwood timbers must be treated to prevent them from being attacked by fungi and insects. Fungi will cause the timber to rot while insects will damage and weaken it.

When choosing a timber treatment, consider the location, the type of pests or fungi the timber will be exposed to, and the purpose of the final product. If possible, choose a timber that has not been treated with copper chrome arsenate, which contains arsenic.