Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 364

A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that a container in which a hazardous chemical is used, handled or stored in bulk and any associated pipe work or attachments—

        (a)     have stable foundations and supports; and

        (b)     are secured to the foundations and supports to prevent any movement between the container and the associated pipe work or attachments to prevent—

              (i)     damage to the container, the associated pipe work or attachments; and

              (ii)     a notifiable incident.

Maximum penalty: tier I monetary penalty.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).