These Regulations, consisting of six Parts and completed by five Schedules, implement the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 by providing for the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods. The Regulations define duties of manufacturers and suppliers to determine whether or not goods are dangerous and ensure that their packing, labelling and marking comply with the provisions set out in the Regulations. The Regulations also define duties of occupiers where dangerous goods are stored and handled by prescribing risk control measures, by identifying the risks associated with the handling and storage of these goods, etc.
Australia · 2012-11-27