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Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
When it comes to safe and compliant dangerous goods storage in the workplace, there's a lot to wrap your head around.
Changing regulations, increased compliance checks, emerging dangerous goods and new engineering solutions are forever complicating your job.
That's where Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast comes in.
Created by the experts at Storemasta, each episode breaks down key issues in dangerous goods storage and handling in the workplace.
Including:
- Tips, methods and best practices for ensuring safety and compliance.
- Easy to follow breakdowns of complicated codes, regulations and requirements.
- Industry insights from regulators and other experts in the DG workplace safety space.
Tune in each fortnight to stay updated on all things Chemical Safety at Work.
Episodes
25 episodes
Ep.30: Spontaneously Combustible Substances: The Fire Risk You Didn't See Coming
Some chemicals don’t need a flame to catch fire — just exposure to air. In this episode, Patrick Gee unpacks the hidden dangers of Class 4.2 spontaneously combustible substances — and what it takes to store and handle them safely.&n...
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Ep. 27: Understanding Flammable Liquids – It’s Not Just the Fire You See
When it comes to Class 3 Flammable Liquids, it’s not the liquid itself that burns — it’s the vapours. And once they’re in the air, the risk multiplies. In this episode, Patrick Gee breaks down: Why flammable vapours...
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Ep. 25: Case Study: Injury and Fines When Gas Cylinder Transport Goes Wrong
A devastating explosion. A life forever changed. And a powerful reminder of the risks that come with unsafe gas cylinder transport.In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, Mel and Pat examine the tragic 2017 incident in Baysw...
Ep. 24: Ignition Sources: What You Don’t See Could Start a Fire
What’s the most overlooked fire risk when working with Class 3 Flammable Liquids? The answer is ignition sources — and they’re not always obvious. In this episode, Patrick breaks down: What ignition sources really a...
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Ep. 23: Packing Groups Explained – How Dangerous Is Your Flammable Liquid?
Not all flammable liquids are created equal — and the packing group assigned to your chemical tells you exactly how dangerous it really is.In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, Patrick Gee breaks down what you must
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Ep. 22: How to Avoid Fires and Explosions Involving Flammable Liquids in the Workplace
🔥In this week's episode we break down five real-world incidents where chemical fires and explosions occurred and share five ways you can reduce risk in your workplace. These incidents can be catastrophic, causing injuries, fatalities, and major...
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Episode. 21: What Happens When a Power Tool Battery Explodes in a Storemasta Cabinet?
The Storemasta team recently conducted a battery fire test, blowing up a high-powered drill battery in an 18-outlet Battery Charging Cabinet.
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Ep. 20: The Future of Dangerous Goods: AI, Compliance & Safety
Navigating the Future of Dangerous Goods Compliance with David IrvineThe dangerous goods industry is evolving—are you keeping up? In this episode, we sit down with David Irvine
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Ep. 19: Firefighters Battle Growing Lithium Battery Crisis
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, we dive into the fastest-growing fire risk in Australia—lithium-ion battery fires. With data from Fire and Rescue NSW and shocking recent incidents from across the country and beyond, we expl...
Ep. 18: Innovating Safety Standards in High-Risk Industries with Renton Parker
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, we’re joined by Renton Parker, Director of RiskCon Engineering, to discuss key issues in dangerous goods safety. Renton shares insights on the biggest risks facing Australian businesse...
Ep. 17: Safety Insights with Hydro Tasmania WHS partner Adam Rosevear
Dive into the complexities of chemical safety in the energy sector with Adam Rosevear, WHS Partner at Hydro Tasmania. In this episode, Adam unpacks Hydro Tasmania’s cutting-edge approach to safety management, from tackling chemical and oil-rela...
Ep. 16: The Battery Recycling Industry with ABRI CEO Katharine Hole
🪫Can we truly achieve a sustainable future without addressing the hazards of battery disposal?Join us for an enlightening discussion with Katharine Hole, CEO of the
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Ep. 15: Emergency Decontamination: Requirements and Essentials for Australian Workplaces
🎙️ Emergency Decontamination: Best Practices for Workplace SafetyIn this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, hosts Mel Hampton and Pat Gee dive into the critical topic of emergency decontamination. Fr...
Ep. 14: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, Testing & Industry Insights with Ryan Hammond
Exploring Battery Safety and Innovation with Ryan Hammond of Sealed Performance In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, we’re joined by Ryan Hammond...
Ep. 13: Managing Risks on Mine Sites with Gary Kent
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work™, we are joined by Gary Kent, an experienced hazardous areas and high voltage auditor, and Specialized Services Manager at Tolk Group. With decades of experience spanning the oil,...
Ep. 12: Hidden Hazards of ‘Empty’ Chemical Containers and Gas Cylinders
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, hosts Mel and Pat dive into a counterintuitive but crucial topic—the dangers that linger in so-called “empty” chemical containers and gas cylinders. When chemicals are removed, i...
Ep. 11: Inside Product Design and Innovation at Storemasta
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, hosts Mel and Pat sit down with Nick Schatz, Storemasta's innovative Product Designer, to explore how new products are designed to meet the specific needs of businesses handling dangerous goo...
Ep. 10: Creating a Culture of Safety: Practical WHS Strategies with Dan Amor
In this episode, we chat with Dan Amor, Director of WHS Rescue, a consultancy specialising in work health and safety (WHS) compliance. Dan shares his journey in the dangerous goods safety industry and how WHS Rescue adapts to meet the needs of ...
Ep. 9: The DG industry, regulations, incidents and events with AIDGC president Jason Costa
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, we sit down with Jason Costa, President of the Australasian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants (AIDGC) and a risk engineer at Riskcon Engineering. Jason shares his journey ...
Ep. 8: Common Dangerous Goods and How to Overcome the Risks
In this episode of "Chemical Safety at Work," we're joined by Paul Hands, a dangerous goods storage consultant from Storemasta, to discuss the often-overlooked dangers lurking in everyday workplace chemicals. From paints and solvents to corrosi...
Ep. 6: Creating Inspection Check Lists: DG Storage and Handling
In this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, Pat and Mel dive into the crucial topic of maintaining compliance with your chemical storage equipment through regular inspections. You've invested in new chemical storage solutions to mitiga...
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Ep. 5: Aerosols: The Risks and Control Measures
Curious about the hidden dangers lurking in your workplace? Gain invaluable insights from our latest episode on Chemical Safety at Work as we uncover the often-overlooked risks associated with aerosols. Join us and our expert guest, Bethanie, a...
Ep. 3: Mastering Risk Management: Storemasta’s Four-Step Methodology
Welcome back to Chemical Safety at Work™ - The Podcast. In today’s episode, hosts Pat and Mel delve into Storemasta’s comprehensive four-step risk management methodology. Whether you’re a seasoned safety professional or just beginning ...
Ep. 2: Navigating Dangerous Goods Safety with Expert Braden Urquhart
Welcome back to Chemical Safety at Work™ - The Podcast - dedicated to tackling the critical issues surrounding dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous chemical safety in the workplace. This week, Pat is joined by Storemasta consultant ...
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Ep. 1: Introducing Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
Storemasta proudly presents Chemical Safety at Work™ - The Podcast - a brand-new podcast series dedicated to exploring the critical world of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous chemical safety in the workplace.About the Podc...
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