D/G Storage & Handling Regulations (2000)

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Consultation
 

An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled, must consult with persons engaged by the occupier to work at the premises whose health or safety is likely to be affected by the dangerous goods and any health and safety representative of those persons, regarding:

  1. induction, training, information provision, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control; and
  2. any proposed changes to structures, plant, processes or systems of work that are likely to increase the risk to those persons.
Site plan acceptable
 

427. Manifest to be maintained 

  1. Premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled in quantities that exceed the relevant quantities specified in the column headed "Manifest Quantity" in the table in Schedule 2 are prescribed premises for the purposes of section 30 of the Act.
  2. A manifest is in the prescribed form for the purposes of section 30 of the Act if it contains the information specified in Schedule 3.
  3. An occupier of prescribed premises must ensure that the manifest is kept on the premises in a place where it is readily accessible to the emergency services authority.

428. Revision of manifest

An occupier of premises referred to in regulation 427 must ensure that the manifest is revised as soon as possible after a change in any of the information specified in Schedule 3.

Spill control plan
 
  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that, in each area at the premises where dangerous goods are stored or handled, provision is made for spill containment that will-  
    1. eliminate the risk from any spill or leak of solid or liquid dangerous   goods, or if it is not practicable to eliminate the risk, reduce it so  far as is practicable; and  
    2. so far as is practicable, contain within the premises the dangerous goods that have been spilled or leaked and any solid or liquid effluent arising from an incident. 
  2. In the case of dangerous goods contained in a tank, the spill containment for that tank must not be shared with any other dangerous goods or other substances that are not compatible with the dangerous goods in the tank. 
  3. In the event of a spill or leak of dangerous goods, the occupier must ensure that-  
    1. immediate action is taken to reduce any risk associated with the spill or leak so far as is practicable; and
    2. the dangerous goods and any resulting effluent are, as soon as reasonably possible, cleaned up and disposed of or otherwise made safe.
Manifest information correct
 
  1. Premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled in quantities that exceed the relevant quantities specified in the column headed "Manifest Quantity" in the table in Schedule 2 are prescribed premises for the purposes of section 30 of the Act.
  2. A manifest is in the prescribed form for the purposes of section 30 of the Act if it contains the information specified in Schedule 3.
  3. An occupier of prescribed premises must ensure that the manifest is kept on the premises in a place where it is readily accessible to the emergency services authority.
Control of ignition sources
 

424. Ignition sources in hazardous areas

An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that, so far as is practicable, ignition sources are not present in any hazardous area within the premises.

Equipment for cleanup available
 

435. Fire protection-general

  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that- 
    1. the premises are provided with a fire protection system that- 
      1. is designed and constructed for the types and quantities of dangerous goods and the conditions under which they are stored and handled; and 
      2. uses fire fighting media that are compatible with the dangerous goods and are effective in the control of incidents involving the types and quantities of dangerous goods; and 
    2. the fire protection system is- 
      1. properly installed, tested and maintained; and 
      2. at all times accessible to persons on the premises and to the emergency services authority; and 
      3. is capable of being used, without adaptation or modification, with the equipment used by the emergency services authority. 
  2. The occupier must, if any of the components of the fire protection system are rendered inoperative, ensure that- 
    1. the implications of any of the components of the system being unserviceable or inoperative are assessed; and 
    2. alternative measures are taken to control, to the same level of effectiveness, those risks that were controlled by the system when functioning fully; and 
    3. the fire protection system is returned to full operation as soon as possible.
  3. If the implications of the system becoming unserviceable or inoperative, as assessed by the occupier under sub-regulation (2)(a), include a significant reduction in the effectiveness of the fire protection system, the occupier must notify the emergency services authority of the condition of the fire protection system.
  4. In determining the alternative measures required under sub-regulation (2)(b) the occupier must have regard to the need for- 
    1. the provision of alternative fire protection measures; and 
    2. a reduction of the quantities of dangerous goods; and 
    3. stopping or limiting the processes used for the storage and handling of dangerous goods; and 
    4. modifications to systems of work.
Adequate fire protection system - adequately installed, tested and maintained
 

435. Fire protection-general

  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that-
    1. the premises are provided with a fire protection system that-
      1. is designed and constructed for the types and quantities of dangerous goods and the conditions under which they are stored and handled; and
      2. uses fire fighting media that are compatible with the dangerous goods and are effective in the control of incidents involving the types and quantities of dangerous goods; and
    2. the fire protection system is-
      1. properly installed, tested and maintained; and
      2. at all times accessible to persons on the premises and to the emergency services authority; and
      3. is capable of being used, without adaptation or modification, with the equipment used by the emergency services authority.
  2. The occupier must, if any of the components of the fire protection system are rendered inoperative, ensure that-
    1. the implications of any of the components of the system being unserviceable or inoperative are assessed; and
    2. alternative measures are taken to control, to the same level of effectiveness, those risks that were controlled by the system when functioning fully; and
    3. the fire protection system is returned to full operation as soon as possible.
  3. If the implications of the system becoming unserviceable or inoperative, as assessed by the occupier under sub-regulation (2)(a), include a significant reduction in the effectiveness of the fire protection system, the occupier must notify the emergency services authority of the condition of the fire protection system.
  4. In determining the alternative measures required under sub-regulation (2)(b) the occupier must have regard to the need for-
    1. the provision of alternative fire protection measures; and
    2. a reduction of the quantities of dangerous goods; and
    3. stopping or limiting the processes used for the storage and handling of dangerous goods; and
    4. modifications to systems of work.
Register of dangerous goods
 

442. Register of dangerous goods

  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that- 
    1. a register is kept and maintained for the dangerous goods stored and handled; and 
    2. the register contains a list of all dangerous goods stored and handled at the premises and, if required, a MSDS for each of the dangerous goods; and 
    3. the register is readily accessible to any person engaged by the occupier to work at the premises and any other person who is likely to be affected by the dangerous goods on the premises.
  2. Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to dangerous goods received in packages of such a size that they do not have to be marked under the ADG Code.
  3. Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to dangerous goods in transit.
Emergency response plan
 

444. Response to emergencies

  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must respond to an emergency at the premises by ensuring that- 
    1. immediate action is taken to assess and control any risk associated with the emergency, including making any plant or equipment associated with the emergency and the surrounding area safe so far as is practicable; and 
    2. only persons essential to carrying out the action referred to in paragraph (a) remain in the vicinity of the emergency; and 
    3. the risk to each person engaged by the occupier at the premises to carry out the action referred to in paragraph (a) is reduced so far as is practicable.
  2. The duties of the occupier under sub-regulations (1)(b) and (1)(c) do not extend to members of the emergency services authority responding to the emergency.
Incident investigation procedures
 

445. Investigation of incidents

  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that- 
    1. any incident occurring at the premises is investigated and that the investigation, so far as possible, determines the cause or likely cause of the incident; and 
    2. a record of the investigation of the incident is- 
      1. made; and
      2. kept for at least 5 years; and 
      3. readily available, on request, to the Authority.
Implementation of controls arising from incidents
 

446. Risk assessment and control following incidents

The occupier of premises where an incident has occurred must- 

  1. review the risk assessment carried out in accordance with regulation   405, taking into account the results of the investigation into the incident; and
  2. if the review identifies deficiencies in any risk control measures, alter those measures or implement new measures in accordance with this Part.
Notification given to the authority of DG Storage and Handling
 

506. Notification to Authority

  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled in quantities that exceed the relevant quantities specified in the column headed "Manifest Quantity" in the table in Schedule 2, must ensure that the Authority is notified of the presence of those dangerous goods.
  2. A notification to the Authority under sub-regulation (1) must-
    1. be given within 14 days after the obligation to notify arises; and
    2. include the following information-
      1. the name of the occupier; and
      2. the address of the premises where the dangerous goods are stored and handled; and
      3. the occupiers contact details; and
      4. the nature of the principal activities involving the dangerous goods; and
      5. the Class and the maximum quantity of the dangerous goods stored and handled in bulk or as packaged dangerous goods; and
      6. descriptions and details and the maximum quantity of any C1 combustible liquids stored and handled in bulk or as packaged dangerous goods; and
      7. the product name and the maximum quantity of goods too dangerous to be transported.
  3. The occupier must ensure that the Authority is provided with further notification, containing the information required under sub-regulation (2), every 2 years, or at such longer intervals as are specified by the Authority.
Emergency Management Plan/Contacts available
 
  • This regulation applies in relation to premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled in quantities that exceed the relevant quantities specified in the column headed "Manifest Quantity" in the table in Schedule 2.
  • An occupier of premises to which this regulation applies must ensure that a written plan for dealing with any emergency associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods on those premises is-  
    • developed, implemented and maintained; and  
    • communicated to-  
      • persons who are engaged by the occupier to work at the premises and  who may be exposed to risk as a result of an emergency; and  
      • persons in management and control of adjacent premises, if persons or property on the adjacent premises may be exposed to risk as a result of an emergency.
  • In developing or reviewing the emergency plan, the occupier must- 
    • request the written advice of the emergency services authority; and  
    • have regard to that written advice.
  • The occupier must ensure that the emergency plan required under this regulation reduces the risk, so far as is practicable, associated with an emergency.
  • Without limiting the generality of this regulation, the occupier must ensure that the plan clearly describes the location of the manifest maintained under Subdivision 1 of this Division.
  • The occupier must review the emergency plan-  
    • if there is a change in circumstances at the premises and the plan no longer complies with sub-regulation (4); and  
    • at intervals of not more than 5 years from the date on which the plan was developed or last reviewed.
Measures to control vapour generation during transport
 
  • An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that any risk associated with the transfer of dangerous goods-
    • from area to area within the premises;
    • or from or into a container on the premises-
    is eliminated, or if it is not practicable to eliminate the risk, is reduced so far as is practicable
  • In controlling risk in accordance with sub-regulation (1), the occupier must, as relevant, have regard to-
    • the need for measures to-
      • control spills and leaks; and
      • minimise static electricity; and
      • control vapour generation; and
    • the compatibility of pipework at the premises.
  • In relation to the transfer of dangerous goods into a container used for the storage of dangerous goods in bulk, the occupier must ensure, so far as is practicable, that engineering controls are used to control the risk associated with over-filling the container.
Induction, supervision and training acceptable
 
  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that a person involved with the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the premises and any health and safety representative of that person, is provided with induction, information, training and supervision that is
    • in a language or manner appropriate to the person; and
    • relevant to the tasks undertaken and the risks associated with those tasks.
  2. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that the induction, information and training provided under sub-regulation (1) includes instruction in
    • the nature of the hazards and properties of the dangerous goods and the processes used for the identification, assessment and control of the risks relevant to the person's duties; and
    • the purpose, use and maintenance of the measures for the control of those risks; and
    • the systems of work and the conduct of persons at the premises in so far as the systems of work and conduct of persons may affect safe storage and handling of dangerous goods; and
    • the operation of the emergency plan for the premises and any procedures and equipment that may be required for use in the event of an emergency; and
    • the proper use and fitting of personal protective equipment.
  3. A record of induction and training activities carried out in accordance with this regulation must be made and kept for a minimum of 5 years.
Have the hazards been identified
 
  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that any hazard associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the premises is identified, having regard to the state of knowledge of the hazard.
  2. Without affecting the generality of sub-regulation (1), the occupier, when identifying hazards, must have regard to:
    • any information about the hazardous properties inherent to the dangerous goods, including a MSDS for the dangerous goods available to the occupier; and
    • the chemical and physical properties of the dangerous goods, including physical state, viscosity, vapour pressure, chemical energy, particle size, solubility, electrical conductivity, reactivity, combustion products and concentration; and
    • any manufacturing and transport processes at the premises involving the dangerous goods, including the temperatures and pressures to which the goods are subjected, physical processes such as separation,        mixing, absorption and changes of state and processes involving chemical reaction; and
    • the structures, plant (including the characteristics of the materials used in the plant), systems of work and activities that are used in the storage and handling of the dangerous goods at the premises; and
    • the physical location and arrangement of areas, structures and plant used for the storage and handling of the dangerous goods at the premises; and
    • the structures, plant (including the characteristics of the materials used in the plant), systems of work and activities that are not used to store or handle the dangerous goods at the premises but that could interact with the dangerous goods at the premises; and
    • the chemical and physical reaction between dangerous goods and other substances and articles with which the dangerous goods may come into contact at the premises; and
    • the type and characteristics of incidents associated with the dangerous goods, including incidents affecting the structures or plant used to store or handle the dangerous goods.
Have risk assessments been conducted on hazards
 
  1. If a hazard is identified under regulation 404, an occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that an assessment is made of the risks associated with the hazard.
  2. Without limiting the generality of sub-regulation (1), the occupier, in conducting an assessment of risk, must have regard to the matters specified in regulation 404(2) so far as they relate to the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the premises.
  3. The occupier must review the assessment:
    • if there is a significant change to any process or system of work in relation to the storage and handling of dangerous goods; and
    • if there is evidence to indicate that the risk assessment no longer adequately assesses the risk associated with any hazard; and
    • if required to do so under regulation 446 as a result of an incident occurring at the premises; and
    • at intervals of not more than 5 years from the assessment or last review.
  4. (4) The occupier must:
    • make a record of the assessment and any review of the assessment; and
    •    keep a copy of that record while the assessment is current or being reviewed.
Have controls been implemented to control the risk
 
  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that any risk associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the premises-
    • is eliminated; or
    • if it is not practicable to eliminate the risk, is reduced so far as is practicable.
  2. When complying with sub-regulation (1), the occupier must consider eliminating or reducing risk associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods by-
    • substituting other goods, or other dangerous goods, that have a lower risk associated with their storage and handling; and
    • reducing the quantity of dangerous goods handled.
PPE suitable, maintained, clean and serviceable
 
  1. An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must not rely solely on administrative controls or personal protective equipment to eliminate or reduce risk to persons engaged by the occupier to work at the premises, unless it is not practicable to-
    • eliminate the use of dangerous goods or the risk associated with the use of dangerous goods; or
    • reduce the risk associated with the use of dangerous goods by-
      • the substitution of other dangerous goods that have a lower risk associated with their storage and handling; or
      • the use of engineering controls; or
      • isolation of the dangerous goods from persons.
  2. If an occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled uses personal protective equipment to eliminate or reduce risk to persons engaged by the occupier to work at the premises, the occupier must-
    • provide personal protective equipment that is suitable for use with the dangerous goods; and
    • ensure that the personal protective equipment is maintained in a clean and serviceable condition.
  3. A person must not wilfully damage or render ineffective any personal protective equipment provided under sub-regulation (2).
Visitors provided information
 

An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that a visitor to the premises is provided with information, safety instructions and supervision that are sufficient to ensure that any risk to the visitor or any other person on the premises that is associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods is reduced so far as is practicable.

Adequate security of premises
 

An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must, so far as is practicable, prevent access to the premises by unauthorised persons.

Dangerous goods protected against impact
 

An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that the dangerous goods and any structure or plant associated with the storage and handling of the dangerous goods is, so far as is practicable, protected against damage from impact with vehicles, mobile plant, ships or boats.

Measures to control spills and leaks during transport
 
  • An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that any risk associated with the transfer of dangerous goods-
    • from area to area within the premises;
    • or from or into a container on the premises-
    is eliminated, or if it is not practicable to eliminate the risk, is reduced so far as is practicable
  • In controlling risk in accordance with sub-regulation (1), the occupier must, as relevant, have regard to-
    • the need for measures to-
      • control spills and leaks; and
      • minimise static electricity; and
      • control vapour generation; and
    • the compatibility of pipework at the premises.
  • In relation to the transfer of dangerous goods into a container used for the storage of dangerous goods in bulk, the occupier must ensure, so far as is practicable, that engineering controls are used to control the risk associated with over-filling the container.
Measures to control static electricity during transfer
 
  • An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that any risk associated with the transfer of dangerous goods-
    • from area to area within the premises;
    • or from or into a container on the premises-
    is eliminated, or if it is not practicable to eliminate the risk, is reduced so far as is practicable
  • In controlling risk in accordance with sub-regulation (1), the occupier must, as relevant, have regard to-
    • the need for measures to-
      • control spills and leaks; and
      • minimise static electricity; and
      • control vapour generation; and
    • the compatibility of pipework at the premises.
  • In relation to the transfer of dangerous goods into a container used for the storage of dangerous goods in bulk, the occupier must ensure, so far as is practicable, that engineering controls are used to control the risk associated with over-filling the container.
Placarding and safety signs acceptable
 

If the quantities of dangerous goods stored and handled at premises exceed the relevant quantities specified in the column headed "Placarding Quantity" in the table in Schedule 2, the occupier of those premises must ensure that a "HAZCHEM" outer warning placard as specified in Schedule 4 is displayed-

  • in the case of a farm or a school, university or other educational institution, at the main road entrance to the premises; and  
  • in the case of any other premises, at every entrance for road vehicles and every rail entrance.
Safe work procedure provided by management
 

405. Risk assessment

  1. If a hazard is identified under regulation 404, an occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that an assessment is made of the risks associated with the hazard.
  2. Without limiting the generality of sub-regulation (1), the occupier, in conducting an assessment of risk, must have regard to the matters specified in regulation 404(2) so far as they relate to the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the premises.
  3. The occupier must review the assessment- 
    1. if there is a significant change to any process or system of work in relation to the storage and handling of dangerous goods; and 
    2. if there is evidence to indicate that the risk assessment no longer adequately assesses the risk associated with any hazard; and 
    3. if required to do so under regulation 446 as a result of an incident occurring at the premises; and 
    4. at intervals of not more than 5 years from the assessment or last review.
  4. The occupier must- 
    1. make a record of the assessment and any review of the assessment; and 
    2. keep a copy of that record while the assessment is current or being reviewed.