Dangerous goods manifests are often treated as a compliance obligation — prepared for inspections and then filed away. In reality, they are critical emergency response tools designed to support fire services and protect people, property, and surrounding communities.
Yet many organisations still face uncertainty around when a manifest is required, how thresholds should be calculated, and whether their documentation would genuinely support emergency responders.
Without accurate SDS, correct classification and a reliable quantity register, maintaining a compliant manifest becomes extremely difficult.
Too often, manifest knowledge sits with one individual. When that person leaves, the process breaks down. Manifest management needs to be embedded in a system — not dependent on a single person.
In this webinar, David Irvine and Renton Parker unpack the regulatory intent behind manifest requirements across Australia and provide practical clarity on what "fit for purpose" really means.
Drawing on practical experience across warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and government environments, the session moves beyond theory and into real-world application.
From this on-demand webinar, you will gain:
- Clear guidance on when a manifest is legally required
- Practical understanding of what must be included — and why it matters
- Insight into common areas of misunderstanding and compliance gaps
- Confidence that your manifest aligns with emergency response expectations
- A practical demonstration of how manifests can be generated and maintained within a structured system - built on accurate SDS, classification and quantity data, and not reliant on a single individual
This session is for safety leaders, compliance professionals and operational managers who want more than a document on file — they want confidence it would stand up when it matters.
Your Speakers
Renton Parker
Managing Director, RiskCon Engineering
Over a decade of experience in risk engineering, specialising in chemical and processing, mining, oil & gas, universities, and dangerous goods warehousing. Managing Director of RiskCon Engineering, a specialist risk and process safety consultancy based in Sydney.
David Irvine
CEO & Co-Founder of DGXprt
20+ years in dangerous goods compliance and enterprise EHS software solutions. Certified DG consultant and CASA-approved instructor, bridging deep regulatory expertise with technology.
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