Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:363
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 363
Character Range: 489204–490583

363  Control of risks from storage or handling systems
 (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a system used at the workplace for the use, handling or storage of hazardous chemicals:
 (a) is used only for a purpose for which it was designed, manufactured, modified, supplied or installed; and
 (b) is operated, tested, maintained, installed, repaired and decommissioned having regard to the health and safety of workers and other persons at the workplace.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (2) The person must ensure that sufficient information, training and instruction is given to a person who operates, tests, maintains or decommissions a system used at a workplace for the use, handling or storage of hazardous chemicals for the activity to be carried out safely.
Example: Information provided at a training course.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.