Prime contractors
120 Prime contractors
A prime contractor engaged in the bulk transfer of dangerous goods must ensure that any hose assembly that is used, or that is intended to be used, for the transfer of the dangerous goods (other than a hose assembly for which the prime contractor is not responsible)—
has been constructed, assembled and maintained in accordance with Chapter 10.1 of the ADG Code; and
has been inspected and tested at the intervals, and in the way, required under that Chapter; and
satisfies each test under that Chapter.
- In the case of a natural person, 18 penalty units;
In the case of a body corporate, 90 penalty units.
A prime contractor engaged in the bulk transfer of dangerous goods must ensure, so far as is practicable, that dangerous goods are transferred—
in accordance with Chapter 10.2 of the ADG Code; and
in a way that averts, eliminates or minimises risk.
- In the case of a natural person, 35 penalty units;
In the case of a body corporate, 175 penalty units.
The prime contractor must keep, in accordance with section 10.1.3.4 of the ADG Code, accurate records of all maintenance work, and each inspection and test, carried out on the hose assembly.
- 6 penalty units.
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