Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated Regulations(1) An occupier must not use new premises or use new plant, processes or systems of work in any premises for the storage and handling of dangerous goods, unless the occupier has first ensured that the new premises or the new plant, processes or systems of work have been designed—
(a) to eliminate the risk associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods; or
(b) if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, to reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable.
Note
Contravention of this subregulation may constitute an offence—see sections 45 and 45A of the Act.
(2) In complying with subregulation (1), the occupier must ensure that any hazard associated with the design of the premises, plant, processes or systems of work is identified and controlled having regard to the matters specified in regulation 26(2).
Note
Contravention of this subregulation may constitute an offence—see sections 45 and 45A of the Act.
(3) In this regulation, "new", in relation to premises, plant, processes or systems of work, means that the premises, plant, processes or systems of work—
(a) have not been previously used for the storage and handling of dangerous goods; or
(b) have been altered in a way that is likely to create a new or different hazard or risk associated with that use.
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