Dangerous Substances Act 2004
30Safety duties of everyone at premises
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30 Safety duties of everyone at premises (1) Everyone at premises where a dangerous substance is handled must take all reasonable steps to minimise the risks resulting from the handling of the substance at the premises. Note 2 At premises includes in or on the premises (see dict). (2) A person at premises where a dangerous substance is handled must— (a) comply with any requirement applying to the person under any safety management system for the handling of the substance at the premises; and
Premises where dangerous substances are handled in trade or Division 3.1.3 (b) comply with any instructions relating to the safe handling of the substance at the premises given to the person by a responsible person for the substance; and (c) comply with, or otherwise act in accordance with, notices and signs (including placards and warning signs) at the premises relating to safety or the substance; and (d) not remove, alter, damage, deface or cover any current label, notice, sign or placard at the premises relating to safety or the (e) tell a responsible person for the substance about anything at the premises that the person believes is likely to cause a dangerous occurrence. Examples of things that might be reported for par (e) 1 the misuse of the dangerous substance by someone 2 an accident in relation to the handling of the dangerous substance 3 faulty equipment used for handling the dangerous substance 4 someone not following the requirements of a safety management system Note For the meaning of responsible person, see s 18.