Dangerous Substances Act 2004
11Handle a dangerous substance
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11 Handle a dangerous substance For this Act, handle a dangerous substance includes the following: (a) import or export the substance; (b) manufacture, process or treat the substance; (c) supply, receive or dispense the substance; (d) mark or label an article, container or package of the substance, or placard or put up signs in relation to the substance; (e) pack, consign or carry the substance; (f) store the substance; (g) possess, or otherwise have custody or control of, the substance; (h) use the substance; (i) dispose of the substance or render it harmless. Examples for par (d) 1 label a container of a dangerous substance in accordance with the ADG Code 2 put up warning signs around a factory about hazards associated with a dangerous substance used at the factory 3 attach a placard to a building that includes the hazchem code under the ADG Code for a dangerous substance stored at the building