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Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
358Protecting hazardous chemicals from damage
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358 Protecting hazardous chemicals from damage
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that containers of hazardous chemicals and any associated pipe work or attachments are protected against damage caused by an impact or excessive loads.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Subdivision 3—Emergency plans and safety equipment