Queensland Consolidated Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 366

366 Stopping use of underground storage and handling systems

(1) This section applies to a system used at a workplace for the use, handling or storage of hazardous chemicals underground if a person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace intends that the system no longer be used for the use, handling or storage of the hazardous chemicals or be disposed of.

(2) The person must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the system is removed.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.

(3) If it is not reasonably practicable to remove the system, the person must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the system is without risks to health and safety.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.