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Use this information sheet if you, or the workers you manage, unpack shipping containers.

These information sheets have information on:

  • managing the health and safety risks of hazardous chemical exposure when unpacking shipping containers
  • managing the health and safety risks of methyl bromide exposure when unpacking shipping containers

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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.