Dangerous Goods Regulations 1978 - ACT Legislation Register

Part 3 Dangerous goods (general)
Regulation 18
18 Instructions in handling of dangerous goods
Every—
(a) holder of a licence issued under the Act, section 8, 10 or 19 in
respect of any premises in or on which dangerous goods are
kept or vehicle or vessel in or on which they are carried; and
(b) occupier of premises in or on which dangerous goods are kept;
and
(c) owner of a vehicle or vessel used for the carriage of dangerous
goods; and
(d) employer of persons engaged in the keeping or conveyance of
dangerous goods;
shall take all practicable steps to ensure that every person subject to
his or her direction and control and engaged in the handling of the
dangerous goods is—
(e) adequately instructed as to the hazards involved in the handling
of those goods and precautions to be observed in relation to
those goods; and
(f) competent to operate all safety equipment, including vehicles,
pumps, fire protection equipment and breathing apparatus,
provided in pursuance of these regulations in connection with
the keeping, conveyance or handling of those goods.
19 Precautions to be observed in relation to premises
(general)
Every—
(a) holder of a licence issued under the Act, section 8 or 19 in
respect of any premises; and
(b) occupier of premises in or on which dangerous goods are kept
or explosives are manufactured; and
page 16 Dangerous Goods Regulations 1978
Effective: 31/12/03-04/04/04
Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au
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24/12/03