20.1Instruction and training

20.1 Instruction and training

(1) This regulation applies to any task involved in the transport of dangerous goods by road, including, for example: (a) packing dangerous goods or marking packaged dangerous goods and unit loads; (b) consigning dangerous goods; (c) loading dangerous goods into or onto a vehicle, or into a container to be put in or on a vehicle; (d) unloading dangerous goods; (e) placarding containers and vehicles in or on which dangerous goods are transported; (f) preparing shipping documentation; (g) maintaining vehicles and equipment used in the transport of dangerous goods; (h) driving a vehicle transporting dangerous goods; (i) being the consignee of dangerous goods; (j) following the appropriate procedures in accordance with these Regulations in a dangerous situation. (2) A person who is responsible for management or control of the task must not employ, engage or permit someone else to perform the task unless the other person: (a) has received, or is receiving, appropriate instruction and training to ensure that he or she is able to perform the task safely and in accordance with these Regulations; and (b) is appropriately supervised in performing the task to ensure that he or she is able to perform the task safely and in accordance with these Regulations.

Penalty: $3 000.