Fuel Safety Data Sheets

FUEL SAFETY DATA SHEETS and LABELING

WHAT IS A SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)?

A safety data sheet (SDS), previously known as a material safety data sheet is an important information source for eliminating or minimising the risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals (hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods) in workplaces.

An SDS must:

be in English
contain unit measures expressed in Australian legal units of measurement
state the date it was last reviewed (must be at least once every five years), or if it has not been reviewed, the date it was prepared
state the name, Australian address and business telephone number of the manufacturer or importer
state an Australian business telephone number from which information about the chemical can be obtained in an emergency.

To make it easier for you, here is a comprehensive list of Fuel Suppliers where you can access or DOWNLOAD their Safety Data Sheets

HAZARDOUS FUEL REGISTER

The register of an SDS is required as part of your Speed Week entry and will be used as an information tool to make sure everyone who is involved in managing hazardous chemicals exposure at the workplace. The register is a list of the hazardous chemical products and the current SDS for each of those products that is readily accessible to a worker and anyone else who is likely to be affected by the hazardous chemical.

LABELING

Manufacturers, importers, suppliers, and PCBUs have specific labeling duties in relation to the correct labeling of workplace hazardous chemicals. Refer to sections 335, 338 and 342 of the WHS Regulation.

What is on the label?

The label must be in English and contain the following:

name of the product
the name, Australian address and business telephone number of either the manufacturer or importer
identity and proportion disclosed, in accordance with Schedule 8 of the WHS Regulations for each chemical ingredient
any hazard pictogram(s), hazard statement(s), signal word and precautionary statement(s)
any information about the hazards, first aid, and emergency procedures relevant to the chemical, which are not otherwise included in the above
- the expiry date of the chemical, if applicable.

SIGNAGE

Each entrant must have appropriate signage of their pit for what ever fuel type that they are using or storing. This is a warning to the general public who are free to roam the pits and the DLRA Fire Crews in the event of a fire.

Here are some examples of acceptable signage.

Signs