41Transfer of dangerous goods

41 Transfer of dangerous goods

(1) An occupier of premises where dangerous goods are stored and handled must ensure that any risk associated with the transfer of dangerous goods—

(a) from one area to another area within the premises; or

(b) from or into a container on the premises—

is eliminated or, if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, is reduced so far as is reasonably practicable.

(2) In eliminating or reducing risk in accordance with subregulation (1), the occupier must have regard to, as relevant—

(a) the need for measures to—

(i) control spills and leaks; and

(ii) minimise static electricity; and

(iii) control vapour generation; and

(b) the compatibility of the pipework at the premises with the dangerous goods being transferred.

(3) In relation to the transfer of dangerous goods into a container used for the storage of dangerous goods in bulk, the occupier must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that engineering controls are used to control the risk associated with overfilling the container.