94Requirements for port facility operators—general

94 Requirements for port facility operators—general

94 Requirements for port facility operators—general

(1) This section applies to a port facility operator handling restricted chemicals that are Class 5.1 dangerous goods.

(2) The port facility operator must not accept or unload restricted chemicals at a port facility unless the responsible consignor or agent for the chemicals has given notice of the arrival of the chemicals as required under section 73.

(3) The port facility operator must ensure that the chemicals are separated, segregated and handled in accordance with the IMDG Code.

(4) The port facility operator must ensure that the personnel of the port facility operator involved in handling the chemicals have received training about the correct handling methods, potential dangers and emergency procedures for the chemicals before handling the chemicals.

(5) The port facility operator must ensure that the chemicals are not handled unless—

(a) the relevant authority has given written permission for the chemicals to be handled, and

(b) the port facility operator has provided written notice to the relevant authority of the name of the person responsible for handling the chemicals.

(6) While the chemicals are being handled, the port facility operator must—

(a) prohibit smoking at the port facility, except in safe areas, and

(b) ensure that notices are displayed on the ship and berth with the words “DANGER—NO SMOKING—NO NAKED LIGHTS”.

(7) While the chemicals are being handled, the port facility operator must ensure that no other cargo that is incompatible with the chemicals is handled.

(8) The port facility operator must ensure that the chemicals are kept dry at all times while at the port facility.

(9) If the chemicals are spilt from damaged or leaking packaging at the port facility, the port facility operator must ensure that—

(a) the chemicals are cleaned up immediately, and

(b) the chemicals and packaging are placed into a clean, dry plastic container and removed to a safe place for disposal, and