Duties of manufacturers, &c., of plant
12 Duties of manufacturers, &c., of plant
A person who designs, manufactures, imports, supplies or sells plant or a container, vehicle, building or structure intended to be used in the handling of dangerous goods must ensure, as far as practicable, that the design and characteristics of the plant, container, vehicle, building or structure are such that the use of the plant, container, vehicle, building or structure in accordance with the designers,
supplier's or manufacturer's instructions is not likely to endanger the safety or health of a person or to damage any property.
Maximum penalty: In the case of a body corporate – 2 160 penalty units.
In the case of a natural person – 430 penalty units.
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