Version No. 050 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989

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1 Version No. 050 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 Version incorporating amendments as at 30 November 1999 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page PART 1 GENERAL Title Commencement Objectives Authorising provisions Revocations Application Conflict with referenced documents Definitions 4 107A. Classes of dangerous goods Application of these Regulations to dangerous goods of the same class but of different packaging groups Measurement of separation distances around a fire-rated screen wall Conditional exemption from provisions of the regulations Occupier and licensee Power of the Authority to approve, require and specify Revoked 21 PART 2 SELF-ASSESSMENT OF HAZARDS, REGISTRATION OF PREMISES, NOTIFICATION, APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS AND LICENCES 22 Division 1 Self-Assessment of Hazards Self-assessment of hazards at a premises with an assessment factor of 10 or more 22 Division 2 Registration and Notification Registration of farms, service stations and other premises Notification of storage of dangerous goods at premises with an assessment factor of 40 or more but less than i

2 Regulation Page 203. Authority's power to prohibit and/or require modifications to the storage of dangerous goods with an assessment factor of 10 or more but less than Division 3 Approvals to Keep Dangerous Goods Approval of a proposal to keep dangerous goods or for installation of a manufacturing process involving dangerous goods 25 Division 4 Licensing Requirement to hold a licence for premises with an assessment factor of 100 or more Licence applications, form, validity, conditions Requirement to keep a copy of the licence available for inspection 28 Division 5 Alterations at Licensed Premises Modification of licensed premises 28 Division 6 Exemption from Approvals Exemption from approvals 30 PART 3 ACCIDENT PREVENTION, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 32 Division 1 Placarding of Premises and Safety Signs Display and location of outer warning notices Display and location of composite warning notices Form of warning notices Revision of composite warning notices Safety signs Placement, visibility and maintenance of signs 34 Division 2 Planning for Emergencies and Information for Fire Authorities Plans for management of emergencies Equipment for treatment of leaks and spills Manifests to be kept at certain premises Contents, location and revision of manifests Exemption from provision of information under section 27(1) of the Act Provision of a copy of a manifest to the Authority Display and location of safety information board 36 ii

3 Regulation Page Division 3 Fire Protection Measures Compliance with fire protection authority's requirement Installation and maintenance of fire protection equipment Unserviceable fire protection system stoppage of work 40 Division 4 Reporting of Accidents Who should report accidents under section 32 of the Act Accident reports when required and manner of reporting 41 PART 4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, LOCATION AND OPERATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS STORAGES 43 Division 1 Application of this Part and its Relationship to Other Provisions in these Regulations Application Requirement for the storage of dangerous goods in minor quantities and in retail areas 43 Division 2 General Requirements for all Storages Retention of spills within premises Safe location above flood levels Laboratories 48 Division 3 Design of Package Storage Areas Design requirements for indoor fireproof cabinets, rooms or spaces where dangerous goods are stored or handled Location of buildings on the site separation from neighbouring properties and residential buildings Design of racks for storing packages Offices inside package stores Keeping of packages in freight containers Restriction on storage of glass carboys Package inspection and decontamination area 52 Division 4 Storage of Dangerous Goods in Bulk Tank spill collection compounds Separate spill compounds for tanks containing incompatible dangerous goods or substances Tanks to be installed on permanent supports Location of pumps for tanks 55 iii

4 Regulation Page Division 5 Avoidance of Ignition Sources Restrictions on smoking etc Electrical Equipment Space heating Avoidance of static electricity problems 56 Division 6 Requirements Applying to Ancillary Equipment Maximum safe working temperature Lighting Requirements for industrial trucks Battery charging room 61 Division 7 Safe Operating Procedures Security Access Housekeeping Training Provision and maintenance of personal protection equipment Duties of employees and visitors Handling of dangerous goods Restrictions on opening of packages in a store 66 Division 8 Packaging and Labelling Containers of Dangerous Goods Packages and containers for dangerous goods Labelling of packages and other containers 67 Division 9 Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Plant and Equipment Inspection and maintenance of plant and equipment Precautions to be observed in repair and maintenance Restrictions on use of flame, ignition sources etc. for repair Abandonment of plant and equipment in dangerous goods service, after use 71 PART 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS 2 73 Division 1 Application Application 73 Division 2 General Requirements Design of storage tanks for dangerous goods of Class Tanks storing liquefied gases to be located in the open Design, construction etc. of cylinders 75 iv

5 Regulation Page 504. Marking of cylinders Requirements for cylinder storages Protection of fittings of cylinders in storage Additional requirements for cylinders in service Segregation of cylinders of dangerous goods of Class 2.2 subsidiary risk Transfer point for tanks for dangerous goods of Class A. Restrictions on transfer equipment B. Tank filling limitations C. Conditions for filling by volume 79 Division 3 Requirements for Cryogenic Liquids of Class Storage of cryogenic liquids of Class Division 4 Requirements for Storing Cryogenic Liquids of Class Tanks for cryogenic liquids of Class 2.2 compliance with AS 1894 and variations Variation from AS 1894 for location of liquid oxygen tanks Requirements for storage of cylinders of cryogenic liquids of Class Requirements for cylinders of cryogenic liquids of Class 2.2 while in use 84 Division 5 Requirements for Cryogenic Liquids of Class Storage of cryogenic liquids of Class Division 6 Requirements for Tanks for Storing Refrigerated Liquids Storage of refrigerated liquids in tanks 85 Division 7 Requirements for Tanks Storing Liquefied Gases of Class Design and installation requirements for tanks of liquefied gases of Class Requirements for tanks of liquefied ethylene oxide, butadiene and vinyl chloride 85 Division 8 Requirements for Cylinders Storing Dangerous Goods of Class 2.1 other than as a Cryogenic Liquid Additional requirements for cylinder storages for dangerous goods of Class 2.1 (other than cryogenic liquids) Special requirements for acetylene cylinders 88 Division 9 Requirements for Liquefied Gases of Class Location of tanks for liquefied gases of Class v

6 Regulation Page Division 10 Requirements for Liquefied Gases of Class Design of tanks for liquefied gas of Class 2.3, other than ammonia and chlorine A. Liquid level gauges Additional requirements for the storage of cylinders for liquefied gas of Class 2.3, other than ammonia or chlorine Location of tanks and cylinders of liquefied gas of Class 2.3, other than ammonia and chlorine Requirements for anhydrous ammonia compliance with AS Requirements for chlorine compliance with AS 2927 and variations Two people required for operations with liquefied gas of Class Division 11 Requirements for Tanks Storing Compressed Gases Location of tanks for compressed gases of Class 2 93 Division 12 Requirements on Sale and Use of Natural Gas or Nitrous Oxide as a Motor Fuel Requirements for filling natural gas into automotive fuel containers Registration of premises where natural gas vehicle fuelling facilities are installed Restriction on sale or use of nitrous oxide as an automotive fuel 94 PART 6 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASSES 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 AND Division 1 Application Application 96 Division 2 Standards and Other Requirements for Storage and Handling Compliance with AS 1940 requirements Keeping dangerous goods of Class 3.1 or 3.2 in tanks inside buildings Authority may require additional safety features for existing tanks inside buildings Need for an overfill protection system for tanks installed underground Use of air etc. for transfer Storage of and checks on polymerisable liquids stored in tanks Bottom-loading facilities 100 vi

7 Regulation Page 608. Prohibition of certain activities at a service station Portable containers for motor fuel 101 PART 7 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS Division 1 Exemptions and General Requirements Application General requirements for storage of dangerous goods of Class 4 in packages Keeping dangerous goods of Class 4 in bulk 104 Division 2 Additional Requirements for Storing and Handling Dangerous Goods of Class Package stores for dangerous goods of Class 4.1, other than nitrocellulose Package stores for nitrocellulose Restrictions on quantities of nitrocellulose in a package store Additional requirements for indoor fireproof cabinets for nitrocellulose 107 Division 3 Specific Requirements for Dangerous Goods of Class Package stores for dangerous goods of Class Additional requirements for package stores for dangerous goods of Class 4.2, packaging group I Tanks for the storage of dangerous goods of Class 4.2, packaging group I Requirements for storage of phosphorus in water U.N. No or Requirements for storage of phosphorus dry U.N. No Division 4 Specific Requirements for Dangerous Goods of Class Additional requirements of a package store for dangerous goods of Class Additional requirements for calcium carbide package stores 112 PART 8 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS Division 1 Exemptions and General Requirements Application 114 vii

8 Regulation Page 801. Package stores for dangerous goods of Class 5 general requirements for design and operation Prohibition on keeping incompatible substances of Class 5 together 116 Division 2 Additional Requirements for Dangerous Goods of Class Electrical equipment for package handling areas for dangerous goods of Class Division 3 Additional Requirements for Dangerous Goods of Class 5.1, Packaging Group I Package stores for dangerous goods of Class 5.1 packaging group I Storage of dangerous goods of Class 5.1 packaging group I in bulk 119 Division 4 Additional Requirements for the Storage of Dangerous Goods of Class 5.1 Packaging Group II Package stores for dangerous goods of Class 5.1 packaging group II (other than those listed in Divisions 6 to 9) Storage of dangerous goods of Class 5.1 packaging group II in bulk 120 Division 5 Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods of Class 5.1 Packaging Group III Package stores for dangerous goods of Class 5.1 packaging group III 121 Division 6 Requirements for Pool Chlorine Requirements for storing packages of pool chlorine Storage of pool chlorine in bulk Requirements for premises packaging pool chlorine 122 Division 7 Additional Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Chlorates, Chlorites, Perchlorates and Bromates Package stores for chlorates, chlorites, perchlorates and bromates 123 Division 8 Additional Requirements for the Storage of Hydrogen Peroxide Storage of hydrogen peroxide designated by U.N. No. 2984, 2014 or Storage tanks for hydrogen peroxide U.N. No or Storage of hydrogen peroxide U.N. No Division 9 Requirements for Ammonium Nitrate 129 viii

9 Regulation Page 816. Definition of ammonium nitrate Requirements for ammonium nitrate U.N. No or Class R Special precautions for ammonium nitrate Additional requirements for package storage for ammonium nitrate Bulk storage for ammonium nitrate Storage of ammonium nitrate at manufacturing plants 132 Division 10 Specific Requirements for Dangerous Goods of Class Compliance with AS PART 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS Division 1 Application Application 133 Division 2 General Requirements Storage of dangerous goods of Class 6.1 away from foodstuffs etc Safe storage of dangerous goods of Class 6.1 with subsidiary risk designations Package stores for dangerous goods of Class Storage of dangerous goods of Class 6.1 in bulk 136 Division 3 Additional Requirements for Isocyanates Requirements for the storage of isocyanates and diisocyanates 136 PART 10 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS Division 1 Application Application 137 Division 2 Requirements for Storage and Handling Dangerous Goods of Class 8 in Packages Precautions to be observed at certain premises storing dangerous goods of Class Segregation between different dangerous goods of Class Additional requirements for package stores for dangerous goods of Class Specific requirement for rooms where packagings for dangerous goods of Class 8 are filled or opened 140 ix

10 Regulation Page Division 3 Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods of Class 8 in Bulk Materials for construction of storage tanks for dangerous goods of Class Design code for storage tanks for dangerous goods of Class Fittings on storage tanks for dangerous goods of Class Requirements for pipes and valves for tanks for dangerous goods of Class Tank heaters for dangerous goods of Class Electrical equipment for tanks for dangerous goods of Class Transfer system for dangerous goods of Class Installation and location of tanks for dangerous goods of Class Protective and emergency equipment for dangerous goods of Class PART 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS 9 AND AEROSOLS 148 Division 1 Application and General Requirements Application Requirements for dangerous goods of Class 9 other than aerosol dispensers, Class 2.1 dangerous goods in non-refillable containers and ammonium nitrate Additional requirements for the storage of solid carbon dioxide 149 Division 2 Storage Requirements for Aerosol Dispensers and Dangerous Goods of Class 2.1 in Non-refillable Containers Small storages of aerosol dispensers and dangerous goods of Class 2.1 in non-refillable containers Package stores for aerosol dispensers and dangerous goods of Class 2.1 in non-refillable containers Restrictions on activities inside a package store 152 Division 3 Requirements for Manufacture of Aerosol Dispensers Storage of unodorised LP gas for pressurisation of aerosol dispensers Aerosol dispenser filling room requirements Requirements for pressurising room where dangerous goods of Class 2.1 are used 154 x

11 Regulation Page PART 12 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE OF DIFFERENT CLASSES OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGES 156 Division 1 Application Application 156 Division 2 Prohibitions on Storing Certain Dangerous Goods Together Prohibition on storing dangerous goods together of Class "R", explosives or unstable substances, together with other dangerous goods 157 Division 3 Requirements for Storing Limited Quantities of Certain Classes Together Storing dangerous goods of Classes 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 8 in separate indoor fireproof cabinets Storage at any premises in quantities less than kilograms or litres 158 Division 4 Requirements for the Maintenance of Segregation or Separation Between Storages of Different Classes of Dangerous Goods at the Same Premises (Other Than in Limited Quantity or at Transport Depots) Exemption from application to premises complying with Divisions 1, 3 or Requirements for keeping different classes of dangerous goods at the same premises Location of rooms or spaces containing more than one class of dangerous goods in packages 162 Division 5 Requirements for Transport Depots Where Dangerous Goods are Stored in Transit Application Location of a transport depot General requirements for storage of dangerous goods at a transport depot Requirements for emergency procedures and safety precautions at a transport depot 164 PART 13 PENALTIES Penalties 167 xi

12 Regulation Page SCHEDULES 168 SCHEDULE 1 Standards and codes referred to in these Regulations 168 SCHEDULE 2 Method of determining the assessment factor for dangerous goods kept at premises 171 SCHEDULE 3 Information to be supplied for premises with an assessment factor of 40 or more but less than SCHEDULE 4 Information to be supplied by applicants for approvals, licences and for modification of licensed premises 177 SCHEDULE 5 Fees for examinations, approvals and licences including amendments to proposals and licences 181 SCHEDULE 6 List of dangerous goods of class 2.2 not exempted from section 32 of the Act 183 SCHEDULE 7 Information to be contained in a manifest under regulations 308 and SCHEDULE 8 Quantities of dangerous goods for warning notices and certain exemptions 186 SCHEDULE 9 Requirements for outer warning notices and composite warning notices 187 SCHEDULE 10 Determination of hazchem code to be displayed on a composite warning notice 191 SCHEDULE 11 Specification of class labels for display on composite warning notices and container labels 193 SCHEDULE 12 Specifications for an indoor fireproof cabinet, and for rooms or spaces where dangerous goods are kept 196 NOTES General Information Table of Amendments Explanatory Details 207 xii

13 Version No. 050 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 Version incorporating amendments as at 30 November 1999 PART 1 GENERAL 100. Title These Regulations may be cited as the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations Commencement (1) Except for Divisions 3 and 4 of Part 2, these Regulations come into operation on 1 June (2) Divisions 3 and 4 of Part 2 come into operation (a) on 1 June 1990 in respect of any premises where the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods of Classes 3.1 and 3.2 kept is litres or more; and (b) on 1 December 1990 in respect of any other premises where dangerous goods are stored or handled Objectives The objectives of these Regulations are (a) to promote the health and safety of people and the safety of property in relation to the storage, handling, transfer, use, manufacture and sale of dangerous goods at premises; and (b) to prescribe matters for the purposes of the Act. 1

14 r Authorising provisions (1) These Regulations (other than regulations 104(2) and 104(3) are made under section 52 of the Dangerous Goods Act (2) Regulation 104(2) is made under section 59 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (3) Regulation 104(3) is made under section 696 of the Local Government Act Revocations (1) The Dangerous Goods (Flammable Liquids) Storage Regulations are revoked. (2) The Dangerous Substances (Placarding of Workplaces) Regulations are revoked. (3) The Local Government (Storage of Petroleum and Other Volatile Fluids) Regulations are revoked Application (1) These Regulations do not apply to the storage, handling, transfer, use, manufacture or sale of (a) explosives, unless the contrary intention appears; or (b) asbestos designated by U.N. No or 2590; or (c) the following dangerous goods at premises which are not workplaces (i) compressed acetylene or compressed oxygen each in aggregate quantities of less than 10 cubic metres MSC used or intended to be used to fuel a portable flame torch; or 2

15 r. 106 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 (ii) compressed oxygen or air used or intended to be used for medical purposes; or (iii) flammable liquid in containers of 25 litres capacity or less and in an aggregate quantity of less than 250 litres; or (iv) an aggregate quantity of not more than 100 litres of sodium hypochlorite designated by U.N. No which is contained in an automatic swimming pool water chlorination system; or (v) an aggregate quantity of not more than 100 kilograms of any other dangerous goods, unless the contrary intention appears. (2) These Regulations do not apply to the storage, transfer or use of LP Gas except that (a) the provisions of Division 1 of Part 2 and Divisions 1 and 2 of Part 3 and all of Parts 4, 11 and 12 and regulation 509 apply to the extent that those provisions relate to the storage of LP Gas; and (b) all of the provisions of these Regulations apply to LP Gas at premises where the LP Gas is manufactured Conflict with referenced documents Except as provided in regulation 601, if there is a conflict between a specific requirement of these Regulations and a requirement specified in a document referred to in these Regulations, the specific requirement of these Regulations prevails. 3

16 107. Definitions In these Regulations "Act" means the Dangerous Goods Act 1985; "AG" followed by a group of numerals means the particular code specified in Schedule 1 published by the Australian Gas Association, as amended from time to time; "API" followed by a group of numerals means the particular standard or code specified in Schedule 1 and published by the American Petroleum Institute, as amended from time to time; "AS" followed by a group of numerals or a group of one or more letters and one or more numerals means the particular Australian Standard specified in Schedule 1 and published by the Standards Association of Australia, as amended from time to time; "approval" means a statement in writing issued by the Authority setting out details of any act, matter or thing which is approved; "approved" means approved by the Authority; "assessment factor" means a unit derived from the quantities of dangerous goods kept at premises, by applying the formula set out in Schedule 2; "Authority" means the Victorian WorkCover Authority established under section 18 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985; "bottom loading" means a process where r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "approval" amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 11(a). Reg. 107 def. of "approved" amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 11(b). Reg. 107 def. of "Authority" inserted by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 11(c). 4

17 r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "Class" substituted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(a). Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 dangerous goods are filled into a transport tank through pipework which enters at or near the bottom on the transport tank; "capacity" means the internal volume of a container; "Class" has the same meaning as it has in the Transport Code and includes any Class that is declared in an Order in Council made under section 9B of the Act; "Class label" means the label specified in Schedule 11 for the Class of dangerous goods; "cleaned free of dangerous goods", in relation to a container, equipment or a pipeline which has (a) contained gases and volatile solids or liquids, means cleaned to the extent that the concentration of gas or vapour in the container, equipment or pipeline is less than the threshold limit value specified in the Approved Occupational Health Guide Threshold Limit Values ( ) published by the National Health and Medical Research Council for the particular dangerous goods as amended from time to time; or (b) contained dangerous goods of Class 2.1, 3.1 or 3.2 or with subsidiary risk 2.1 or 3, means cleaned to the extent that the concentration of flammable vapour inside the container, equipment or pipeline is less than 5 per cent of the lower flammable limit for the dangerous goods when tested at ambient temperature; or 5

18 (c) contained non-volatile liquids or solids, means cleaned as far as practicable; "compatible" in relation to 2 substances, means that they do not react together to cause a fire, explosion, violent reaction or lead to the evolution of flammable gases or otherwise lead to injury to people or danger to property; "composite warning notice" means a notice described in Schedule 9, showing a Hazchem Code and one or more Class labels and in the case of dangerous goods stored in bulk, the correct product name and the U.N. No. for those dangerous goods; "compressed gas" means dangerous goods of Class 2 which are stored and handled under pressure but does not include a cryogenic liquid, a liquefied gas or a refrigerated liquid; "correct product name" has the same meaning as "Correct Shipping Name" in the Transport Code but does not include paragraphs (d), (e) or (f) of that meaning; "cryogenic liquid" means dangerous goods of Class 2 with a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of less than 150 Celsius and which is stored in liquid form at or near atmospheric pressure; "cylinder" means a container having a capacity of more than 100 millilitres but not more than 500 litres which is used, or intended to be used, for packaging dangerous goods of Class 2, but does not include a container which is not designed to be refilled; r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "correct product name" substituted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(b). 6

19 r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "dangerous goods" revoked by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(c). Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 * * * * * "demountable tank" means a tank (other than a tank container) which is used to transport dangerous goods, but which is not permanently attached to the carrying vehicle; "farm" means any premises used solely or substantially for agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, dairying, pastoral or similar activities where any dangerous goods kept are used exclusively in connection with those activities; "fill in-situ", in relation to liquefied gas or cryogenic liquid, means the filling of cylinders while they are connected to gas piping at a premises; "Fire Point", in relation to a liquid, means the temperature at which the liquid, when tested according to the method IP 36/84 "Standard Method of Test for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup" published in the IP Methods, first evolves vapour at a sufficient rate to sustain burning for at least 5 seconds after application of the test flame specified in the method; "fire protection authority" means (a) the Metropolitan Fire Brigade; or (b) the Country Fire Authority; or (c) a port or harbour authority 7

20 whichever is appropriate to the location of the premises at which the dangerous goods are kept; "fire-resistance" means the minimum fire resistance rating of the element of construction as determined by AS 1530, Part 4; "flashpoint" in relation to a liquid, means the temperature at which the liquid, when tested according to the method set out in AS 2106 (or other approved method), first evolves vapour in a sufficient quantity to be ignited by the test flame specified in the method; "freight container" means a container falling within the scope of AS 1563; "hazardous area" means a hazardous area as defined in AS 2430; "Hazchem Code" has the same meaning as it has in the Transport Code; r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "Hazchem Code" substituted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(d). "IBC" (Intermediate Bulk Container) means a container (a) used for the transport of dangerous goods other than Class 2; and (b) having a capacity of not less than 250 litres and not more than 3000 litres; and (c) designed and constructed to be loaded onto and unloaded from a vehicle; "industrial truck" has the same meaning as in AS 1763; 8

21 r. 107 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 "IP methods" means the document referred to in clause 7 of Schedule 1 which is published by the Institute of Petroleum, London, as amended from time to time; "laboratory" means a premises, or that part of a premises, in which dangerous goods are principally used for the purpose of analysis, research or teaching; "licensee" means a person who holds a current licence issued in accordance with Division 4 of Part 2; "liquefied gas" means dangerous goods of Class 2 in the form of a refrigerated liquid or liquid under pressure; "LP gas" means liquefied petroleum gas; "manufactured product" means a mixture of dangerous goods of Class 3.1 or 3.2 packaging group II or III with at least 10 per cent of non-volatile materials as determined by method of AS 1580; "maximum safe working temperature" means the temperature above which the particular dangerous goods may undergo a dangerous and uncontrolled chemical reaction which has the potential to cause danger to people or property; "minor quantities" in relation to the storage of dangerous goods, means storage of a Class or type of dangerous goods in the same building, room or space in the quantity specified for the Class or type in Table 107; "MSC" (Metric Standard Conditions) means a temperature of 15 Celsius and an atmospheric pressure of kilopascals absolute; 9

22 "occupier" means an occupier of a premises where dangerous goods are kept, stored, manufactured, handled, used or transferred; "outer warning notice" means a notice of a type described in Schedule 9, showing the expression "HAZCHEM"; "overfill protection system" in relation to a tank, means a system consisting of a liquid level sensor and control devices on a pump or liquid shut-off valve which will stop the flow of liquid into the tank when the maximum permitted filling level is reached; "package" means the complete product of a packaging operation, consisting of a packaging and the dangerous goods contained within it; "packaging" (a) in relation to dangerous goods of Class 2, means a container having a capacity of not more than 500 litres; and (b) in relation to dangerous goods of another class, means dangerous goods in a container with a capacity of not more than 450 litres and a net mass of not more than 400 kilograms; * * * * * "packaging group" has the same meaning as it has in the Transport Code; r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "packaging" amended by S.R. No. 154/1998 reg. 5(a). Reg. 107 def. of "packaging group" substituted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(e). 10

23 r. 107 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 "place of public assembly" means any place of worship, public building, school or college, hospital, theatre, grandstand, sports ground or any other building or place where people are accustomed to assemble but does not include a public street; "pool chlorine" means calcium hypochlorite, dichloroisocyanuric acid and its salts or trichloroisocyanuric acid; "practicable" means practicable having regard to (a) the severity of the hazard or risk in question; and (b) the state of knowledge about the hazard or risk and any ways of removing or mitigating that hazard or risk; and (c) the availability and suitability of ways to remove or mitigate that hazard or risk; and (d) the cost of removing or mitigating that hazard or risk; "protected works" means (a) any dwelling; or (b) any factory, workshop, office, store, warehouse, shop or any other building or an area where people are employed but does not include an access way, a roadway or a temporary work location; or (c) any ship lying at permanent berthing facilities; "refrigerated liquid" means dangerous goods of Class 2 kept in liquid form below ambient 11

24 temperature but does not include a cryogenic liquid; "retail area" means (a) an area at premises where goods are displayed for sale to the general public; or (b) an area behind a sales counter where goods are kept on shelves for the purpose of selling them to the general public and includes an area where goods are received at the premises and stored temporarily before being displayed for sale or placed on the shelves; "service station" means a retail premises where the sale of petrol, liquefied petroleum gas or other petroleum products to the general public for use in motor vehicles is (a) the main business activity at the premises; or (b) carried out in conjunction with the sale of foodstuffs and consumer goods to the general public; "sprinklered" in relation to a room or space, means fitted with an automatic fire sprinkler system; "storage in bulk" means the storage of dangerous goods in containers that are not packaging; r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "storage in bulk" substituted by S.R. No. 154/1998 reg. 5(b). 12

25 r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "subsidiary risk" substituted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(f). Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 "subsidiary risk" has the same meaning as it has in the Transport Code; "subsidiary risk label" means a label of a type specified in Schedule 11 for the subsidiary risk of the dangerous goods; "tank" means any container (other than a packaging) for dangerous goods in liquid or gaseous form; "technical name", in relation to dangerous goods, means (a) the name of the goods specified in the Schedule to the "Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons" as published and amended from time to time by the National Health and Medical Research Council; or (b) if the goods are a pesticide, the recommended common name as listed in AS 1719; or (c) in any other case, the common technical name of the goods; "transfer point" means the point at which any pipes for the transfer of liquid or vapour into or from a storage tank terminate and from which connections are made to a transport tank for the purpose of transferring dangerous goods between the storage tank and the transport tank; "transport depot" means an area at premises to which Division 5 of Part 12 applies where dangerous goods are kept temporarily as part 13

26 of the process of transporting them from one place to another; "transport tank" means a container used in connection with a road or rail tank vehicle to transport dangerous goods in bulk; r. 107 Reg. 107 def. of "transport tank" amended by S.R. No. 154/1998 reg. 5(c). "U.N. No." has the same meaning as "United Nations (UN) Number" in the Transport Code; Reg. 107 def. of "U.N. No." substituted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg. 5(g). "workplace" means any place, whether or not in a building or structure, where employees or self-employed people work. TABLE 107 MINOR QUANTITIES OF DANGEROUS GOODS Class of Dangerous Goods Quantity and Type of Dangerous Goods Class 2 Any quantity of dangerous goods of Class 2 in a cylinder in use in a laboratory, or used for health or dental care or a related purpose or for dispensing beverages. Less than 3000 cubic metres MSC of dangerous goods of Class 2.2 with no subsidiary risk contained in a tank in the form of a compressed gas. The quantity of fuel gas and compressed oxygen contained in the cylinders which form part of a welding set. Class of Dangerous Goods Quantity and Type of Dangerous Goods Class 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 Class 4.1 The quantities of dangerous goods of Class 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 specified in Table 2.1 of AS 1940 in respect of the particular type of premises. 50 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 4.1, packaging group I. 14

27 r. 107 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 Class 4.2 and 4.3 Class kilograms or less of nitrocellulose identified by U.N. Nos 1324, 2000, 2555, 2556, and kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 4.1, packaging group II or III, other than nitrocellulose. 50 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 4.2 or 4.3, packaging group I. 500 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 4.2 or 4.3, packaging group II or III. 25 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 5.1, packaging group I. 50 kilograms or less of ammonium dichromate designated by U.N. No or chlorates, chlorites, or bromates designated by U.N. Nos 1442, 1445, 1447, 1450, 1452, 1453, 1455, 1461, 1462, 1470, 1473, 1475, 1481, 1484, 1485, 1489, 1494, 1495, 1496, 1502, 2427, 2428, 2429, 2469, 2573, 2771, 2723, 1459, 1458, 1506, 1508, 2533, 1513, 2626 and kilograms or less of pool chlorine. 250 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 5.1 packaging group II, not specified elsewhere in this Table kilograms or less of ammonium nitrate designated by U.N. No. 2067, 2068, 2069, 2070, 2071 or 2072 kept at a farm. 250 kilograms or less of ammonium nitrate designated by U.N. No. 2067, 2068, 2069, 2070, 2071 or 2072 kept at premises other than a farm. 500 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 5.1, packaging group III. Class of Dangerous Goods Class 5.2 Class 6.1 Quantity and Type of Dangerous Goods 100 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 6.1, packaging group I. 15

28 r. 107A Class of Dangerous Goods Quantity and Type of Dangerous Goods 250 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 6.1, packaging group II or III. Class 8 10 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 8 kept in a residential building. 50 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 8 kept in a detached shed or garage at a residential premises kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 8 kept at a premises where the goods are used in a manufacturing process provided not more than 50 kilograms of the goods are of packaging group I. 500 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 8 kept in shed or similar building on a farm. 250 kilograms or less of dangerous goods of Class 8 kept at any other type of premises other than a retail premises provided not more than 50 kilograms of the goods are of packaging group I. Class 9 (including 100 kilograms of those goods. dangerous goods of Class 2.1 in nonrefillable containers of less than 1 litre capacity and aerosol dispensers) More than One Class 250 kilograms of dangerous goods of Classes 3, 4.1 other than nitrocellulose, 4.3, 6.1 and 8 kept in an indoor fireproof cabinet. 250 kilograms of dangerous goods of different classes kept in any room or space. 107A. Classes of dangerous goods In these Regulations (a) a reference to dangerous goods of Class 3 is a reference to dangerous goods of Class 3.1 and 3.2; and Reg. 107A inserted by S.R. No. 29/1996 reg

29 r. 109 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 (b) a reference to dangerous goods of Class 3.1 is a reference to flammable liquids of Class 3 of Packaging Group I or II; and (c) a reference to dangerous goods of Class 3.2 is a reference to flammable liquids of Class 3 of Packaging Group III; and (d) a reference to dangerous goods of Class 3.3 is a reference to combustible liquids of Class C1 in AS 1940; and (e) a reference to dangerous goods of Class 3.4 is a reference to combustible liquids of Class C2 in AS 1940; and (f) a reference to dangerous goods of Class R is a reference to (i) dangerous goods listed as goods too dangerous to be transported in the Transport Code; and (ii) dangerous goods declared as Class R dangerous goods by an Order in Council made under section 9B of the Act Application of these Regulations to dangerous goods of the same class but of different packaging groups If packages of dangerous goods of the same Class but different packaging groups are stored together in a room or space, the provisions of these Regulations apply to those dangerous goods as if the goods belonged to (a) packaging group I if there are any dangerous goods of packaging group I present; and (b) packaging group II if the goods belong to packaging groups II and III Measurement of separation distances around a firerated screen wall 17

30 If a separation distance is required between a room or space where dangerous goods are stored or handled and another occupancy, storage or hazard, that distance may be measured in a horizontal plane around the end of a fire-rated wall which separates the two provided (a) the wall has at least a 4 hour fire-resistance; and (b) the wall extends (i) to the ceiling level of the room or space; or (ii) if the room or space is not roofed, to a level 1 metre above the highest stack of dangerous goods in the room or space Conditional exemption from provisions of the regulations (1) For the purposes of this regulation "major hazard facility" means a premises that is (a) a major hazard facility according to section 4.1 of the National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities; or Reg. 110 substituted by S.R. No. 11/1997 reg. 3. (b) a premises classified to be a major hazard facility by the Authority in accordance with section 5.6(a) of the National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities; and "National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities" means the National 18

31 r. 110 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities declared by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, as amended from time to time. (2) The Authority may, subject to any conditions specified by it (a) exempt particular premises, things or activities or a person or class of people, premises, things or activities from any or all of the provisions of these Regulations if the Authority is satisfied (i) that compliance with the relevant provision or provisions is not in the circumstances practicable; and (ii) that the safety or health of people or the safety or property will not be adversely affected; or (b) exempt an occupier or licensee of a major hazard facility from any or all of the provisions of these Regulations in respect of that major hazard facility if the Authority is satisfied that the safety or health of people or the safety of property will not be adversely affected. (3) In relation to an exemption under sub-regulation (2)(b) the Authority (a) in specifying conditions; and (b) in satisfying itself that the safety or health of people or the safety of property will not be adversely affected 19

32 r must have regard to the provisions of the National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities. (4) An exemption granted by the Authority under this regulation must be in writing and must specify (a) the things and activities for which the exemption has been granted; and (b) the person or class of people to whom the exemption has been granted; and (c) the premises or class of premises for which the exemption has been granted; and (d) the provisions of these Regulations for which the exemption has been granted; and (e) the conditions (if any) to which the exemption is subject. (5) A person to whom an exemption has been issued must comply with each specified condition that applies to the exemption. Penalty: In the case of a body corporate 400 penalty units. In any other case 100 penalty units. (6) For the purposes of this regulation and any exemption issued under this regulation, including any conditions associated with the exemption, a reference in the National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities to (a) "operator" has the same meaning as "occupier" or "licensee" in these Regulations; and (b) "relevant public authority" has the same meaning as "Authority" in these Regulations Occupier and licensee 20

33 Reg. 112 amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 12(a). Reg. 113 revoked by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 12(b). A reference to an "occupier and licensee" in these Regulations (a) is a reference to the occupier of, and the person who holds a licence in respect of, the premises on which particular dangerous goods are stored or handled; and (b) in a case where the occupier and the licensee for the premises are different people, is a reference to each person Power of the Authority to approve, require and specify In any case in which these Regulations refer to the approval, requirements or specifications of the Authority or to something being approved, the Authority may approve, require or specify acts, matters or things of the type referred to. * * * * * 21

34 r. 200 PART 2 SELF-ASSESSMENT OF HAZARDS, REGISTRATION OF PREMISES, NOTIFICATION, APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS AND LICENCES Division 1 Self-Assessment of Hazards 200. Self-assessment of hazards at a premises with an assessment factor of 10 or more (1) If the assessment factor for dangerous goods kept at a premises is 10 or more, the occupier of the premises must undertake an assessment to ensure that (a) there is compliance with all the requirements of these Regulations; and (b) the hazards associated with the storage and handling of dangerous goods at the premises are identified; and (c) steps are taken to prevent accidents at the premises and to minimise their consequences to people, property and the environment; and (d) people working at the premises are provided with the information, training and equipment necessary to ensure the safety of people and property; and (e) appropriate signs and notices are displayed at the premises. (2) The occupier must undertake the assessment under sub-regulation (1) whenever there is a change in the Class, packaging group or more than a 20 per cent increase in the maximum quantity of dangerous goods kept at the premises. 22

35 r. 201 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 (3) The occupier, must upon request by an inspector, make available to the inspector written evidence to show that the occupier has carried out all these assessment requirements. Division 2 Registration and Notification Reg. 201(1) amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 12(a) Registration of farms, service stations and other premises (1) The occupiers of the following premises must register the premises with the Authority as soon as possible by providing the information specified in sub-regulation (2) (a) farms, where the assessment factor for dangerous goods kept at the premises is 10 or more; and (b) all service stations; and (c) premises (other than farms and service stations) where the assessment factor for dangerous goods kept at the premises is 10 or more but less than 40. (2) The information required under this regulation is as follows (a) the name of the occupier; and (b) the address of the premises; and (c) the following information on the dangerous goods kept at the premises (i) if the dangerous goods are kept in packages, the Classes of the goods and the maximum quantity of each Class; and (ii) if the dangerous goods are kept in bulk, the correct product name, Class and the 23

36 maximum quantity of each of the goods; and (iii) the assessment factor for the dangerous goods Notification of storage of dangerous goods at premises with an assessment factor of 40 or more but less than 100 (1) If the assessment factor for dangerous goods kept or proposed to be kept at a premises (other than a service station or a farm) is 40 or more but less than 100, the occupier must notify the Authority as soon as possible of the details described in Schedule 3. (2) If there is a change in the Class, packaging group or more than a 20 per cent increase in the maximum quantity of the dangerous goods kept at the premises, the occupier must further notify the Authority of the details of those changes Authority's power to prohibit and/or require modifications to the storage of dangerous goods with an assessment factor of 10 or more but less than 100 (1) The Authority, upon receipt of the information provided under regulation 201 or 202, may by written notice, if the Authority believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to ensure the safety of people or property, do one or more of the following (a) require the occupier of the premises to supply further information on measures adopted or intended to be adopted to ensure safety at the premises; (b) require the occupier of the premises to undertake actions to ensure the safety of the proposed storage or use of dangerous goods; r. 202 Reg. 202(1) amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 12(a). Reg. 202(2) amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 12(a). Reg. 203(1) amended by S.R. No. 3/1998 reg. 12(a). 24

37 r. 204 Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989 (c) prohibit certain storage, operations or activities at the premises. (2) Any notice under sub-regulation (1) must be issued to an occupier within 2 months of receipt of a notification made under regulation 201 or 202. (3) An occupier must comply with the requirements of a notice issued to the occupier under subregulation (1) within the time specified in the notice. Division 3 Approvals to Keep Dangerous Goods 204. Approval of a proposal to keep dangerous goods or for installation of a manufacturing process involving dangerous goods (1) An occupier must obtain approval if the occupier proposes to (a) keep dangerous goods (i) in a quantity that will result in an assessment factor of 100 or more at premises other than a service station or a farm; or (ii) of Class 2.1 or 2.3 as cryogenic liquids in bulk; or (iii) that are an isocyanate designated by U.N. No. 2480, 2481, 2482, 2483, 2484, 2485, 2486, 2487, 2488 or 2605, or cyanogen designated by U.N. No and intended to be stored in a container with a capacity of more than 5 litres at a premises other than a laboratory; or (iv) of Class R; or 25