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Dangerous Goods Container Storage: What Perth Businesses Need to Know

25 January 2026 · 6 min read

Dangerous Goods Container Storage in WA

Storing hazardous materials incorrectly puts workers and the environment at risk — and can result in serious penalties. Here's what Perth businesses need to know about compliant DG container storage.

What Counts as Dangerous Goods?

Under Australian standards, dangerous goods include:

  • Flammable liquids (fuels, solvents, paints)
  • Corrosive substances (acids, alkalis)
  • Oxidising agents
  • Toxic substances
  • Compressed gases

    • If your business handles any of these, your storage must comply with AS1940 (Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids) and relevant WorkSafe WA regulations.

    What a Compliant DG Container Includes

    U-Move builds dangerous goods containers with:

  • Bunded floor — containment sump to capture spills (typically 110% of largest container volume)
  • Ventilation — natural or mechanical ventilation to prevent vapour buildup
  • Explosion-proof electrical — intrinsically safe lighting and switches where required
  • Signage — proper GHS/ADG hazard placards and safety signage
  • Fire protection — extinguisher brackets, spill kit storage
  • Secure access — heavy-duty lockable doors
  • Drainage — controlled drainage with bund tap

    • Who Needs DG Containers?

    Common users in WA include:

  • Mining operations storing fuels and chemicals
  • Construction companies with flammable materials
  • Workshops and mechanics storing solvents and oils
  • Agricultural businesses with pesticides and herbicides
  • Manufacturing with chemical inputs

    • Why Use a Container vs a Built Structure?

    Containers are relocatable, faster to deploy, and often cheaper than permanent DG stores. For mine sites that move between locations, a container DG store can follow the operation.

    Our DG Container Experience

    U-Move has supplied dangerous goods containers to mining sites, construction companies, and industrial businesses across WA. All builds comply with AS1940 and are delivered ready for use.

    Need a DG container? Call (08) 9459 8888 for specifications and pricing.

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