118Bulk transfer of dangerous goods

118 Bulk transfer of dangerous goods

(1) A person engaged in the bulk transfer of dangerous goods must ensure, so far as is practicable, that the goods are transferred—

(b) in a way that eliminates risk, or if it is not possible to eliminate risk, that minimises the risk to the maximum extent that is practicable.

(2) A person engaged in the bulk transfer of dangerous goods must not transfer dangerous goods if the person knows, or reasonably ought to know, that—

(a) the receiving receptacle or the transfer equipment is incompatible with the dangerous goods; or

(b) the receptacle contains incompatible goods.

(3) If dangerous goods leak, spill or accidentally escape during a bulk transfer, the person transferring the goods must—

(a) immediately stop transferring the goods; and

(b) take all practicable steps to avert, eliminate or minimise risk; and

(c) not start transferring the goods again until the conditions causing the leak, spill or escape have been rectified.