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Class 9 minor stores should be designed, constructed and maintained to reduce the risks associated with the articles or substances that they’re holding.

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The Standard which relates to this chemical class, is AS NZS 4681 – The storage and handling of Class 9 dangerous goods and articles.

(a) The quantity of Class 9 dangerous goods and articles stored shall not exceed one minor storage per 500 m2 floor or ground area. Where the area exceeds 500 m2, minor storages shall be at least 10 m apart.

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By storing your Class 9 batteries in a battery cabinet, you’ll be providing a more secure, safe and temperature-controlled environment for your lithium-ion batteries.

Section 3.3 of AS NZS 4681:2000 explains the design and construction requirements for Class 9 package stores. These requirements include:

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While the applications for Class 9 DG are broad, these items are still considered hazardous and must be handled and stored in a compliant manner that reduces risk.

Battery storage has become an increasingly important aspect of dangerous goods management. Choosing a battery charging and storage cabinet can help you reduce the risk of overheating, overcharging, battery malfunctions and battery acid spills.

The Class 9 Dangerous Goods encompasses a diverse range of articles and substances that you may already carry in your own organisation.

You may refer to this standard to determine the requirements for minor and bulk storage, the location, design and construction of package stores, emergency management, fire protection, waste storage and disposal, and more.

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As a product that’s recognised as Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods, lithium-ion batteries pose a range of risks to the workplaces that handle and store them. The risks associated with lithium-ion batteries include thermal runaway, fire, explosion and human harm.

DG Class 9, formally known as Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods, are substances and articles that pose a risk not covered by the other dangerous goods classes.

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In addition to the recommendation of using compliant safety cabinets to store your dangerous goods, there are specific cabinets designed to reduce risk with your lithium-ion batteries.

Thanks for reading our blog detailing the minor and package store requirements for Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. As we’ve explained, this chemical class poses a unique set of risks not relevant to the other 8 classes of dangerous goods. When determining your storage needs, we highly recommend conducting a risk assessment. This will help you identify, assess, control and sustain any chemical hazards that are apparent in your workplace. If you’d like to find out more about dangerous goods storage and reducing your risks, we have an eBook that can help. Controlling Risks Associated With Hazardous Chemicals will introduce you to our risk control methodology so you can create a safer workplace and achieve chemical compliance. Grab your copy for free by clicking on the image below.

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If the quantities of your substances and articles exceeds those referenced as minor storage, then you may be subject to the requirements for Class 9 package stores.

Does your business carry any type of Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods? You may be surprised to find out what commonly found articles and substances fall into this class of chemicals. Class 9 dangerous goods include items such as lithium-ion batteries, dry ice and even first aid kits. In this blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at this chemical class and explaining what you need to do to ensure safe, compliant Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods storage.

Just like any class of Dangerous Goods, miscellaneous dangerous goods are subject to the requirements of WHS Regulations and the Australian Standards. While not law, the Standards do provide a detailed guide on how to apply the regulations to your workplace so you can achieve and maintain chemical compliance.

Due to the accessibility, practicality, convenience and safety features of a storage cabinet, they are often the preferred choice for businesses who carry Class 9 Miscellaneous Goods.

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If you refer to the above explanations for the group types of Class 9 goods, then you can determine if your miscellaneous goods meet the minor storage requirements.

REMEMBER: Within the 9 classes of dangerous goods, there are a variety of substances and articles which present a unique danger — not covered by Classes 1 to 8. Learn more about the dangerous goods classes by reading the popular blog The 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods.

Add to this the sensitivity of the battery to elevated ambient temperatures, and you have an item which can create hazards in your workplace if it’s not handled and stored in the correct manner.

There are a diverse range of articles and substances within the Class 9 dangerous goods category, including lithium-ion batteries.

(c) Class 9 dangerous goods of Groups 1, 2 and 5 may be kept together in the one minor storage. In such cases, the aggregate quantity shall not exceed 1000 kg or L, including not more than 100 kg or L of Class 9 PG I dangerous goods.

A battery cabinet will minimise the risk of fire, explosion and thermal runaway in your stores of lithium-ion batteries.

When working with any type of dangerous goods, it's imperative that you have guidelines, policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of your business — and the wider community. When it comes to Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods, the Australian Standards are a particularly useful resource that can help you meet your compliance obligations.

Joining the team as a Dangerous Goods Storage Consultant, Melissa Hampton became Storemasta's Marketing Manager in late 2021. With extensive knowledge and experience in chemical compliance, Melissa is responsible for leading the Marketing team and helping shape their marketing strategy. In her spare time, you can find Melissa hiking, swimming and enjoying the great outdoors in beautiful north-west Tasmania.

For storage of Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods, we refer the Section 2 of AS NZS 4681:2000 which explains the criteria and conditions for minor storage. However, we must first look at the five storage groups which categorise various Class 9 goods.

(b) A minor storage of Group 3 shall be separated by at least 20 m from any other storage of elevated temperature dangerous goods.