Handle a dangerous substance

In force

For this Act, handle a dangerous substance includes the following:

(a)

import or export the substance;

(b)

manufacture, process or treat the substance;

(c)

supply, receive or dispense the substance;

(d)

mark or label an article, container or package of the substance, or placard or put up signs in relation to the substance;

(e)

pack, consign or carry the substance;

(f)

store the substance;

(g)

possess, or otherwise have custody or control of, the substance;

(h)

use the substance;

(i)

dispose of the substance or render it harmless.

Examples for par (d)

1 label a container of a dangerous substance in accordance with the ADG Code

2 put up warning signs around a factory about hazards associated with a dangerous substance used at the factory

3 attach a placard to a building that includes the hazchem code under the ADG Code for a dangerous substance stored at the building

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