Management of risks to health and safety by pipeline operator
391 Management of risks to health and safety by pipeline operator
(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace who is the operator of a pipeline (the operator) used to transfer hazardous chemicals must manage, in accordance with Part 3.1, risks to health and safety associated with the transfer of the hazardous chemicals through the pipeline.
Note for subregulation (1)
WHS (NUL) Act – section 19 (see regulation 9).
(2) The operator of a pipeline used to transfer a hazardous chemical must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the hazardous chemical transferred is identified by a label, sign or another way on or near the pipeline.
Maximum penalty:
in the case of an individual – $6 000.
in the case of a body corporate – $30 000.
Note for subregulation (2)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
(3) The operator of a pipeline that transfers a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical into a public place must ensure that the regulator is notified of:
the supplier of the hazardous chemical; and
the receiver of the hazardous chemical; and
the correct classification of the hazardous chemical.
Maximum penalty:
in the case of an individual – $1 250.
in the case of a body corporate – $6 000.
Note for subregulation (3)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
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