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CurrentFlammable and combustible substances not to be accumulated
Chapter 3General risk and workplace management
Part 3.2General workplace management
Division 3.2.9Storage of flammable or combustible substances
53 Flammable and combustible substances not to be accumulated
(1)
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that, if flammable or combustible substances are kept at the workplace, the substances are kept at the lowest practicable quantity for the workplace.
Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(2)
In this section:
flammable or combustible substances include—
(a)
flammable and combustible liquids, including waste liquids, in containers, whether empty or full; and
(b)
gas cylinders, whether empty or full.
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