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Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
364Containers for hazardous chemicals used, handled or stored in bulk
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364 Containers for hazardous chemicals used, handled or stored in bulk
A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that a container in which a hazardous chemical is used, handled or stored in bulk and any associated pipe work or attachments:
(a) have stable foundations and supports; and
(b) are secured to the foundations and supports to prevent any movement between the container and the associated pipe work or attachments to prevent:
(i) damage to the container, the associated pipe work or attachments; and
(ii) a notifiable incident.
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.