Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current RegulationsSchedule 5 Registration of plant and plant designs
Part 5.1 Plant requiring registration of design
5.1 Items of plant requiring registration of design
5.1.1 Pressure equipment, other than pressure piping, and categorised as hazard level A, B, C or D according to the criteria in A 4343:2014 (Pressure equipment—Hazard levels), section 2.1.
Note AS 4343:2014 does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The standard may be purchased at www.standards.org.au
.
5.1.2 Gas cylinders covered by AS 2030.1:2009 (Gas cylinders—General Requirements), section 1.1
Note AS 2030.1:2009 does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The standard may be purchased at www.standards.org.au
.
5.1.3 Τower cranes including self-erecting tower cranes.
5.1.4 Lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
5.1.5 Building maintenance units.
5.1.6 Hoists with a platform movement exceeding 2.4m, designed to lift people.
5.1.7 Work boxes designed to be suspended from cranes.
5.1.8 Amusement devices classified by AS 3533.1:2009 (Amusement rides and devices—Design and construction), section 2.1, except devices stated in this schedule, section 5.2 (2).
Note AS 3533.1:2009 does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The standard may be purchased at www.standards.org.au
.
5.1.8A Passenger ropeways.
5.1.9 Concrete placing booms.
5.1.10 Prefabricated scaffolding.
5.1.11 Boom-type elevating work platforms.
5.1.12 Gantry cranes with a safe working load greater than 5t or bridge cranes with a safe working load of greater than 10t, and any gantry crane or bridge crane which is designed to handle molten metal or Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals.
5.1.13 Vehicle hoists.
5.1.14 Mast climbing work platforms.
5.1.15 Mobile cranes with a rated capacity of greater than 10t.
(1) The items of plant listed in this schedule, section 5.1 do not include—
(a) a heritage boiler; or
(ab) any pressure equipment (other than a gas cylinder) excluded from the scope of AS/NZS 1200:2015 (Pressure equipment); or
Note 1 See paragraph A3 of AS/NZS 1200:2015, Appendix A.
Note 2 AS/NZS 1200:2015 does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The standard may be purchased at www.standards.org.au
.
(b) a crane or hoist that is manually powered; or
(ba) a reach stacker; or
(c) an elevating work platform that is a scissor lift or a vertically moving platform; or
(d) a tow truck.
(2) The following devices are excluded from subsection 5.1.8:
(a) class 1 devices;
(b) playground devices;
(c) water slides where water facilitates patrons to slide easily, predominantly under gravity, along a static structure;
(d) wave generators where patrons do not come into contact with the parts of machinery used for generating water waves;
(e) inflatable devices, other than
inflatable devices (continuously blown) with a platform height of 3m or more.
Part 5.2 Items of plant requiring registration
5.3 Items of plant requiring registration
5.3.1 Boilers categorised as hazard level A, B or C according to criteria in AS 4343:2014 (Pressure equipment—Hazard levels), section 2.1.
5.3.2 Pressure vessels categorised as hazard level A, B or C according to the criteria in AS 4343:2014 (Pressure equipment—Hazard levels), section 2.1, except—
(a) gas cylinders; and
(b) LP Gas fuel vessels for automotive use; and
(c) serially produced vessels.
5.3.3 Tower cranes including self-erecting tower cranes.
5.3.4 Lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
5.3.5 Building maintenance units.
5.3.6 Amusement devices classified by AS 3533.1:2009 (Amusement rides and devices—Design and construction), section 2.1, except devices stated in this schedule, section 5.4 (2).
5.3.7 Concrete placing booms.
5.3.8 Mobile cranes with a rated capacity of greater than 10t.
(1) The items of plant listed in this schedule, section 5.3 do not include—
(a) any pressure equipment (other than a gas cylinder) excluded from the scope of AS/NZS 1200:2015 (Pressure equipment); or
Note 1 See paragraph A3 of AS/NZS 1200:2015, Appendix A.
Note 2 AS/NZS 1200:2015 does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The standard may be purchased at www.standards.org.au
.
(b) a crane or hoist that is manually powered; or
(c) a reach stacker.
(2) The following devices are excluded from this schedule, subsection 5.3.6:
(a) class 1 devices;
(b) playground devices;
(c) water slides where water facilitates patrons to slide easily, predominantly under gravity, along a static structure;
(d) wave generators where patrons do not come into contact with the parts of machinery used for generating water waves;
(e) inflatable devices, other than inflatable devices (continuously blown) with a platform height of 3m or more.
Schedule 6 Classification of mixtures
(see dictionary, def of GHS )
The tables in this schedule replace some of the tables in the GHS.
Note GHS —see the dictionary.
Table 6.1 Classification of mixtures containing respiratory or skin sensitisers
Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as either a respiratory sensitiser or a skin sensitiser that would trigger classification of the mixture.
column 1 item | column 2 ingredient classification |
column 3 mixture classification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | skin sensitiser | respiratory sensitiser | |
| | | all physical states | solid |
gas |
| 1 | skin sensitiser category 1 | ≥ 1.0% | | |
| 2 |
skin sensitiser subcategory 1A | ≥ 0.1% | | |
| 3 | skin sensitiser subcategory 1B | ≥ 1.0% | | |
| 4 | respiratory sensitiser category 1 | | ≥ 1.0% | ≥ 0.2% |
| 5 |
respiratory sensitiser subcategory 1A | | ≥ 0.1% | ≥ 0.1% |
6 | respiratory sensitiser subcategory 1B | | ≥ 1.0% | ≥ 0.2% |
Note Table 6.1 replaces table 3.4.5 in—
(a) the GHS, p 159; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 151.
Table 6.2 Classification of mixtures containing carcinogens
Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a carcinogen that would trigger classification of the mixture.
column 1 item | column 2 ingredient classification |
column 3 mixture classification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | category 1 carcinogen |
category 2 carcinogen |
| 1 | category 1 carcinogen | ≥ 0.1% | |
| 2 | category 2 carcinogen | | ≥ 1.0% |
Note 1 The concentration limits in table 6.2 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
Note 2 Table 6.2 replaces table 3.6.1 in—
(a) the GHS, p 174; and
(b) the
GHS 3, p 166.
Table 6.3 Classification of mixtures containing reproductive toxicants
Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a reproductive toxicant or for effects on or via lactation that would trigger classification of the mixture.
column 1 item | column 2 ingredient classification |
column 3 mixture classification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | category 1 reproductive toxicant | category 2 reproductive toxicant | additional category for effects on or via lactation |
| 1 | category 1 reproductive toxicant | ≥ 0.3% | | |
| 2 | category 2 reproductive toxicant | | ≥ 3.0% | |
| 3 | additional category for effects on or via lactation | | | ≥ 0.3% |
Note 1 The concentration limits in table 6.3 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
Note 2 Table 6.3 replaces table 3.7.1 in—
(a) the GHS, p 187; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 180.
Table 6.4 Classification of mixtures containing specific target organ toxicants (single exposure)
Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a specific target organ toxicant that would trigger classification of the mixture.
column 1 item | column 2 ingredient classification |
column 3 mixture classification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | category 1 |
category 2 |
| 1 | category 1 specific target organ toxicant |
concentration ≥ 10% | 1.0% ≤ concentration < 10% |
2 | category 2 specific target organ toxicant | | concentration ≥ 10% |
Note 1 The concentration limits in table 6.4 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
Note 2 Table 6.4 replaces table 3.8.2 in—
(a) the GHS, p 197; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 192.
Table 6.5 Classification of mixtures containing specific target organ toxicants (repeated exposure)
Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a specific target organ toxicant that would trigger classification of the mixture.
column 1 item | column 2 ingredient classification |
column 3 mixture classification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | category 1 |
category 2 |
| 1 | category 1 specific target organ toxicant |
concentration ≥ 10% | 1.0% ≤ concentration < 10% |
2 | category 2 specific target organ toxicant | | concentration ≥ 10% |
Note 1 The concentration limits in table 6.5 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
Note 2 Table 6.5 replaces table 3.9.3 in—
(a) the GHS, p 207; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 203.
7.1 Safety data sheets—content
(1) A safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical must—
(a) contain unit measures expressed in Australian legal units of measurement under the National Measurement Act 1960
(Cwlth); and
Note The National Measurement Act 1960
(Cwlth) does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The Act is available at www.legislation.gov.au
.
(b) state the date it was last reviewed or, if it has not been reviewed, the date it was prepared; and
(c) state the name, and the Australian address and business telephone number of—
(i) the manufacturer; or
(ii) the importer; and
(d) state an Australian business telephone number from which information about the chemical can be obtained in an emergency; and
(e) be in English.
(2) A safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical must state the following information about the chemical:
(a) Section 1: Identification;
(b) Section 2: Hazard(s) identification;
(c) Section 3: Composition and information on ingredients, in accordance with schedule 8 (Disclosure of ingredients in safety data sheet);
(d) Section 4: First aid measures;
(e) Section 5: Firefighting measures;
(f) Section 6: Accidental release measures;
(g) Section 7: Handling and storage;
(h) Section 8: Exposure controls and personal protection;
(i) Section 9: Physical and chemical properties;
(j) Section 10: Stability and reactivity;
(k) Section 11: Toxicological information;
(l) Section 12: Ecological information;
(m) Section 13: Disposal considerations;
(n) Section 14: Transport information;
(o) Section 15: Regulatory information;
(p) Section 16: Any other relevant information.
(3) The safety data sheet must use the headings and be set out in the order set out in subsection (2).
Note Section 330 and s 331 provide that s 7.2 will apply instead of s 7.1 in certain cases.
7.2 Safety data sheets—research chemical, waste product or sample for analysis
For the purposes of section 331 (Safety data sheets—research chemical, waste product or sample for analysis), a safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical that is a research chemical, waste product or sample for analysis must—
(a) be in English; and
(b) state the name, Australian address and business telephone number of—
(i) the manufacturer; or
(ii) the importer; and
(c) state that full identification or hazard information is not available for the chemical, and in the absence of full identification or hazard information, a precautionary approach must be taken by a person using, handling or storing the chemical; and
(d) state the chemical identity or structure of the chemical or chemical composition, as far as is reasonably practicable; and
(e) state any known or suspected hazards; and
(f) state any precautions that a person using, handling or
storing the chemical must take to the extent that the precautions have been
identified.
Schedule 8 Disclosure of ingredients in safety data sheet
(see sch 7, s 7.1 (2) (c))
This schedule sets out the way in which the ingredients of a hazardous chemical must be disclosed in section 3 of a safety data sheet prepared under this regulation.
Note See sch 7, s 7.1 (2) (c).
8.2 Identity of ingredients to be disclosed
(1) This section applies if an ingredient in a hazardous chemical causes the correct classification of the chemical to include a GHS hazard class and GHS hazard category referred to in table 8.2.
(2) The identity of the ingredient must be disclosed in English on the label and safety data sheet of the hazardous chemical.
Table 8.2
column 1 item | column 2 GHS hazard class | column 3 GHS hazard category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | acute toxicity—oral | category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 |
| 2 | acute toxicity—dermal | category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 |
| 3 | acute toxicity—inhalation | category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 |
| 4 | respiratory sensitiser | category 1 |
| 5 | skin sensitiser | category 1 |
6 | mutagenicity | category 1A category 1B category 2 |
|
7 | carcinogenicity | category 1A category 1B category 2 |
8 | toxic to reproduction | category 1A category 1B category 2 additional category for effects on or via lactation |
|
9 | target organ toxicity—single exposure | category 1 category 2 category 3 |
| 10 | target organ toxicity—single exposure | category 1 category 2 |
| 11 | aspiration hazards |
category 1 |
| 12 | skin corrosion or irritation | category 1A category 1B category 1C category 2 |
| 13 | serious eye damage or eye irritation | category 1 category 2 |
8.3 Generic names used to disclose identity of ingredients
(1) This section applies if an ingredient of a hazardous chemical must be disclosed under section 8.2.
(2) The ingredient—
(a) may be disclosed by its generic name if—
(i) the ingredient causes the correct classification of the hazardous chemical to include a hazard class and hazard category referred to in table 8.3; and
(ii) the ingredient does not cause the correct classification of the hazardous chemical to include any other hazard class and hazard category in table 8.2; and
(iii) the identity of the ingredient is commercially confidential; and
(iv) an exposure standard for the ingredient has not been established; or
(b) in any other case—must be disclosed by its chemical identity.
Table 8.3
column 1 item | column 2 hazard class and hazard category |
|---|---|
| 1 | acute toxicity (category 4) |
| 2 | aspiration hazard (category 1) |
3 | serious eye damage or eye irritation (category 2) |
| 4 | skin corrosion or irritation (category 2) |
| 5 | specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) (category 3) |
8.4 Disclosing proportions of ingredients
(1) This section applies if an ingredient of a hazardous chemical must be disclosed under section 8.2.
(2) The proportion of the ingredient to the hazardous chemical must be disclosed—
(a) if the exact proportion of the ingredient is not commercially confidential—as the exact proportion of the chemical, expressed as a percentage by weight or volume; or
(b) if the exact proportion of the ingredient is commercially confidential—as 1 of the following ranges within which the exact proportion fits, expressed as a percentage by weight or volume:
(i) < 10%;
(ii) 10 – 30%;
(iii) 30 – 60%;
(iv) > 60%;
(v) a range
that is narrower than the range set out in subparagraph (i), (ii), (iii)
or (iv).
Schedule 9 Classification, packaging and labelling requirements
Part 9.1 Correct classification
9.1 Correct classification of a substance, mixture or article
(1) A substance or mixture (other than a research chemical, sample for analysis or waste product) is correctly classified if a determination is made about whether the substance or mixture can be classified into a hazard class under the GHS including a mixture classification referred to in schedule 6 (Classification of mixtures).
Note The sch 6 tables replace some tables in the GHS.
(2) A substance or mixture that is a research chemical, sample for analysis or waste product is correctly classified if, so far as is reasonably practicable having regard to the known or suspected properties of the substance or mixture—
(a) a determination is made about the identity of the substance or mixture; and
(b) a determination is made about whether the substance or mixture can be classified into a hazard class under the GHS.
(3) An article that contains a substance
or mixture that may be released during the use, handling or storage of the
article is correctly classified if the substance or mixture is correctly
classified.
9.2 Correctly packing hazardous chemicals
(1) A hazardous chemical is correctly packed if the chemical is packed in a container that—
(a) is in sound condition; and
(b) will safely contain the chemical for the time the chemical is likely to be packed; and
(c) is made of material that is compatible with, and will not be adversely affected by, the chemical; and
(d) does not usually contain food or beverages and cannot be mistakenly identified as containing food or beverages.
(2) Despite subsection (1), a hazardous chemical supplied by a retailer to a person, in a container provided by the person, is only "correctly packed" if—
(a) for a hazardous chemical with a classification that includes flammable gases or gases under pressure—the container—
(i) has a capacity less than the capacity stated for a hazardous chemical stored in bulk; and
(ii) complies with the ADG Code; and
(b) in any other case—the container—
(i) has a capacity that does not exceed the capacity stated for a hazardous chemical stored in bulk; and
(ii) is clearly marked with the product identifier or chemical identity; and
(iii) complies with
subsection (1) (a) to (d).
Note More than 1 section of this part may apply to a hazardous chemical depending on the nature of the hazardous chemical, its container and other matters.
9.3 Labelling hazardous chemicals—general
(1) A hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed in a container that has a label in English including the following:
(a) the product identifier;
(b) the name, and the Australian address and business telephone number of—
(i) the manufacturer; or
(ii) the importer;
(c) for each ingredient of the chemical—the identity and proportion disclosed in accordance with schedule 8 (Disclosure of ingredients in safety data sheet);
(d) any hazard pictogram consistent with the correct classification of the chemical;
(e) any hazard statement, signal word and precautionary statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical;
(f) any information about the hazards, first aid and emergency procedures relevant to the chemical, not otherwise included in the hazard statement or precautionary statement referred to in paragraph (e);
(g) if the chemical has an expiry date—the expiry date.
(2) The label may include any other information that does not contradict or cast doubt on the matters referred to in subsection (1).
(3) This section is subject to section 9.4 to section 9.10.
9.4 Labelling hazardous chemicals—small container
(1) This section applies if a hazardous chemical is packed in a container that is too small for a label attached to it to include all the information referred to in section 9.3 (1).
(2) The hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed in a container that has a label in English including the following:
(a) the product identifier;
(b) the name, and the Australian address and business telephone number of—
(i) the manufacturer; or
(ii) the importer;
(c) a hazard pictogram or hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical;
(d) any other information referred to in section 9.3 (1) that it is reasonably practicable to include.
9.5 Labelling hazardous chemicals—research chemicals or samples for analysis
(1) This section applies to a hazardous chemical that is a research chemical or sample for analysis.
(2) The hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed in a container that has a label in English including the following:
(a) the product identifier;
(b) a hazard pictogram or hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical.
9.6 Labelling hazardous chemicals—decanted or transferred chemicals
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a hazardous chemical is decanted or transferred from the container in which it is packed; and
(b) either—
(i) will not be used immediately; or
(ii) is supplied to someone else.
(2) The hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed in a container that has a label in English including the following:
(a) the product identifier;
(b) a hazard pictogram or hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical.
9.7 Labelling hazardous chemicals—known hazards
(1) This section applies to a hazardous chemical if—
(a) the chemical is not being supplied to another workplace; and
(b) the hazards relating to the chemical are known to the workers involved in using, handling or storing the chemical.
(2) The hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed in a container that has a label in English including the following:
(a) the product identifier;
(b) a hazard pictogram or hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical.
9.8 Labelling hazardous chemicals—waste products
(1) This section applies to a waste product if it is reasonably likely that the waste product is a hazardous chemical.
(2) The waste product is correctly labelled if it is packed in a container that has a label in English including the following for the hazardous chemical:
(a) the product identifier;
(b) the name, and the Australian address and business telephone number of—
(i) the manufacturer; or
(ii) the importer;
(c) a hazard pictogram and hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical.
9.9 Labelling hazardous chemicals—explosives
(1) This section applies to a hazardous chemical that may be classified in the explosives hazard class.
(2) The hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed in a container that has a label in English that—
(a) complies with the Australian Explosives Code; and
(b) includes the following:
(i) the proper shipping name and UN number;
(ii) any hazard pictogram consistent with the correct classification of the chemical in relation to health hazards;
(iii) any hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical in relation to health hazards;
(iv) any precautionary statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical in relation to health hazards.
(3) In this section:
"Australian Explosives Code" means the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail , 3rd edition, published by the Commonwealth, as in force from time to time.
Note The Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail , 3rd edition does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (6) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The Code is available at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
.
9.10 Labelling hazardous chemicals—agricultural and veterinary chemicals
(1) A hazardous chemical that is an agricultural or veterinary chemical is "correctly labelled" if—
(a) the chemical is labelled in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority; and
(b) the label is in English and includes the following:
(i) any hazard statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical;
(ii) any precautionary statement consistent with the correct classification of the chemical.
(2) In this section:
"agricultural or veterinary chemical" means an agricultural chemical product or veterinary chemical product under the Agvet Code.
Schedule 10 Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals
(see s 340 and s 380 to s 384)
Note The prohibition of the use of carcinogens listed in table 10.1, column 2 and the restriction of the use of carcinogens listed in table 10.2, column 2 apply to the pure substance and where the substance is present in a mixture at a concentration greater than 0.1%, unless otherwise specified.
Table 10.1 Prohibited carcinogens
column 1 item | column 2 prohibited carcinogen [CAS number] |
|---|---|
|
1 | 2-Acetylaminofluorene [53-96-3] |
| 2 | Aflatoxins |
| 3 |
4-Aminodiphenyl [92-67-1] |
| 4 | Benzidine [92-87-5] and its salts
(including benzidine dihydrochloride |
| 5 | bis(Chloromethyl) ether [542-88-1] |
| 6 | Chloromethyl methyl ether [107-30-2] (technical grade which contains bis(Chloromethyl) ether) |
| 7 |
4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene [60-11-7] (Dimethyl Yellow) |
| 8 |
2-Naphthylamine [91-59-8] and its salts |
| 9 | 4-Nitrodiphenyl [92-93-3] |
Table 10.2 Restricted carcinogens
column 1 item | column 2 restricted carcinogen [CAS number] |
column 3 restricted use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | acrylonitrile [107-13-1] | all |
| 2 | benzene [71-43-2] | all uses involving benzene as a feedstock containing more than 50% of benzene by volume genuine research or analysis |
| 3 |
cyclophosphamide | when used in preparation for therapeutic use in hospitals and oncological treatment facilities, and in manufacturing operations genuine research or analysis |
| 4 | 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
[91-94-1] and its salts (including 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride
| all |
| 5 | diethyl sulfate [64-67-5] | all |
| 6 |
dimethyl sulfate | all |
| 7 | ethylene dibromide |
when used as a fumigant genuine research or analysis |
| 8 | 4,4'-Methylene
| all |
| 9 | 3-Propiolactone [57-57-8] (Beta-propiolactone) | all |
| 10 | o-Toluidine [95-53-4] and o-Toluidine hydrochloride [636-21-5] | all |
| 11 | vinyl chloride monomer [75-01-4] | all |
Table 10.3 Restricted hazardous chemicals
column 1 item | column 2 restricted hazardous chemical |
column 3 restricted use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | antimony and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as antimony |
| 2 |
arsenic and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as arsenic for spray painting |
| 3 | benzene (benzol), if the substance contains more than 1% by volume | for spray painting |
| 4 | beryllium and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as beryllium |
| 5 | cadmium and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as cadmium |
| 6 |
carbon disulphide (carbon bisulphide) | for spray painting |
| 7 | chromate | for wet abrasive blasting |
| 8 | chromium and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.5% (except as specified for wet blasting) as chromium |
| 9 | cobalt and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as cobalt |
| 10 | free silica (crystalline silicon dioxide) | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 1% |
| 11 | lead and compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as lead or which would expose the operator to levels in excess of those set in the sections covering lead |
12 | lead carbonate | for spray painting |
| 13 | methanol (methyl alcohol), if the substance contains more than 1% by volume | for spray painting |
| 14 | nickel and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as nickel |
| 15 | nitrates | for wet abrasive blasting |
| 16 | nitrites | for wet abrasive blasting |
| 17 |
radioactive substance of any kind where the level of radiation exceeds 1 Bq/g | for abrasive blasting, so far as is reasonably practicable |
|
18 | tetrachloroethane | for spray painting |
| 19 | tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride) | for spray painting |
| 20 | tin and its compounds | for abrasive blasting at a concentration of greater than 0.1% as tin |
| 21 |
tributyl tin | for spray painting |
Note Section 382 deals with polychlorinated biphenyls ( PCBs ).
Schedule 11 Placard and manifest quantities
(see s 347 to s 350, s 361, s 390 and s 391)
Table 11.1
column 1 | column 2 | column 3 | column 4 | column 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| item |
description of hazardous chemical | placard quantity | manifest quantity | ||
1 | flammable gases | category 1A or 1B or a combination of the categories |
200L | 5 000L | |
| 2 | gases under pressure | with acute toxicity, categories 1, 2, 3 or 4 | 50L | 500L | |
| 3 | with skin corrosion categories 1A, 1B or 1C | 50L | 500L | ||
| 4 | not specified elsewhere in this table | 1 000L | 10 000L | ||
| 5 | flammable liquids | category 1 |
50L | 500L | |
| 6 | category 2 | 250L | 2 500L | ||
| 7 | category 3 | 1 000L | 10 000L | ||
| 8 | any combination of chemicals from items 5 to 7 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000L | 10 000L | ||
| 9 | category 4 | 10 000L | 100 000L | ||
| 10 |
self-reactive substances | type A | 5kg or 5L | 50kg or 50L | |
| 11 | type B | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | ||
| 12 | type C to F | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 13 | flammable solids | category 1 | 250kg | 2 500kg | |
| 14 | category 2 | 1 000kg | 10 000kg | ||
| 15 | | any combination of chemicals from items 11 to 14 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | |
| 16 | pyrophoric liquids and pyrophoric solids |
category 1 | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | |
| 17 | self-heating substances and mixtures | category 1 | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | |
18 | category 2 | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 19 | any combination of chemicals from items 16 to 18 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 20 | substances which in contact with water emit flammable gas | category 1 | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | |
21 | category 2 | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 22 |
category 3 | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 23 |
any combination of chemicals from items 20 to 22 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 24 | oxidising liquids and oxidising solids | category 1 | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | |
| 25 |
category 2 | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 26 | | category 3 | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | |
| 27 | any combination of chemicals from items 24 to 26 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 28 | organic peroxides | type A | 5kg or 5L |
50kg or 50L | |
| 29 | type B | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | ||
| 30 | type C to F | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 31 | any combination of chemicals from items 29 and 30 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 32 | acute toxicity | category 1 | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | |
| 33 | category 2 | 250kg or 250L | 2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 34 | category 3 | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 35 | |
any combination of chemicals from items 32 to 34 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | |
| 36 | skin corrosion | category 1A | 50kg or 50L | 500kg or 500L | |
| 37 | category 1B | 250kg or 250L |
2 500kg or 2 500L | ||
| 38 | category 1C | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | ||
| 39 | corrosive to metals | category 1 | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | |
| 40 | | any combination of chemicals from items 36 to 39 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 1 000kg or 1 000L | 10 000kg or 10 000L | |
| 41 | unstable explosives | | 5kg or 5L | 50kg or 50L | |
|
42 | unstable chemicals | any combination of chemicals from item 10, item 28 and item 41 where none of the items exceeds the quantities in columns 4 or 5 on their own | 5kg or 5L | 50kg or 50L | |
| 43 | aerosols |
category 1, 2 or 3 or any combination of categories 1, 2 or 3 | 5 000L | 10 000L | |
Note 1 In item 2, gases under pressure with acute toxicity, category 4 only applies up to a LC50 of 5 000 ppmV. This is equivalent to dangerous goods assigned as class 2, div 2.3 (Toxic gases) in the ADG Code.
Note 2 Item 43 includes flammable aerosols.
11.1 Determination of classification of flammable liquids
For the purposes of this table, if a flammable liquid category 4 is used, handled or stored in the same spill compound as 1 or more flammable liquids of categories 1, 2 or 3, the total quantity of flammable liquids categories 1, 2 or 3 must be determined as if the flammable liquid category 4 had the same classification as the flammable liquid in the spill compound with the lowest flash point.
Example
For placarding and manifest purposes, a spill compound containing 1 000L of flammable liquid category 1 and 1 000L of flammable liquid category 4 is considered to contain 2 000L of flammable liquid category 1.
Schedule 12 Manifest requirements
(see s 347 (2))
12.1 Manifest—general information
The manifest of hazardous chemicals must include—
(a) the name of the person conducting the business or undertaking; and
(b) the address of the workplace; and
(c) the date the manifest was last amended or, if it has not been amended, the date it was prepared; and
(d) business hours and after hours telephone numbers for at least 2 persons who may be contacted if there is a notifiable incident at the workplace.
12.2 Manifest—bulk storage and containers
(1) This section applies if a hazardous chemical is stored at a workplace in bulk or in a container.
(2) For each hazardous chemical stored in bulk other than in a container, the manifest of hazardous chemicals must include—
(a) the name of the chemical; and
(b) the quantity of the chemical stored.
(3) For each container storing the hazardous chemical, the manifest of hazardous chemicals must include—
(a) the identification number or code of the container; and
(b) the type and capacity of the container; and
(c) for a fixed vertical tank used to store fire risk hazardous chemicals—the diameter of the tank.
Note Fire risk hazardous chemical —see the dictionary.
12.3 Manifest—identification of hazardous chemical
The manifest of hazardous chemicals must include—
(a) for a hazardous chemical, other than a flammable liquid category 4, unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or self-reactive substance type A—
(i) the proper shipping name as stated in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3 for the chemical; and
(ii) the UN number as stated in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3 for the hazardous chemical; and
(iii) the class and division of the hazardous chemical as stated in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3; and
(b) for a flammable liquid category 4—
(i) the product identifier; and
(ii) the words ‘combustible liquid'; and
(c) for an unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or self-reactive substance type A—
(i) the name of the hazardous chemical stated in the ADG Code, Appendix A; and
(ii) the words ‘goods too dangerous to be transported'.
12.4 Manifest—storage area for packaged hazardous chemicals
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a storage area—
(i) contains, or is likely to contain, a packaged hazardous chemical, or a hazardous chemical in an IBC; and
(ii) is required under this regulation to have a placard; and
(b) the hazardous chemicals are dangerous goods under the ADG Code.
(2) The manifest of hazardous chemicals must include—
(a) the identification number or code for the storage area; and
(b) for hazardous chemicals with an assigned class specified in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3—the largest quantity of each class of hazardous chemicals likely to be kept in the storage area; and
(c) for the specified hazardous chemicals that are likely to be kept in the storage area—
(i) the proper shipping name of the hazardous chemical as specified in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3; and
(ii) the class to which the hazardous chemical is assigned as specified in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3; and
(iii) the largest quantity of the hazardous chemical likely to be kept in the storage area; and
(d) for an unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or self-reactive substance type A that is likely to be kept in the storage area—
(i) the name of the hazardous chemical; and
(ii) the words ‘goods too dangerous to be transported'; and
(iii) the largest quantity of the hazardous chemical likely to be kept in the storage area; and
(e) for hazardous chemicals with an assigned class specified in the ADG Code, table 3.2.3—the class to which the hazardous chemical is assigned; and
(f) for flammable liquids category 4—the words ‘combustible liquid'.
(3) In this section:
"specified hazardous chemicals" means any of the following:
(a) flammable liquid category 1;
(b) self-reactive substances type B;
(c) substances which in contact with water emit flammable gas category 1;
(d) pyrophoric liquids category 1;
(e) pyrophoric solids category 1;
(f) organic peroxides type B;
(g) acute toxicity category 1;
(h) oxidising solids category 1;
(i) oxidising liquids category 1;
(j) skin corrosion category 1A;
(k) gases under pressure with acute toxicity categories 1, 2 or 3 or skin corrosion categories 1A, 1B or 1C.
12.5 Manifest—hazardous chemicals being manufactured
For each area in which hazardous chemicals are manufactured, the manifest must include—
(a) the identification number or code of the area; and
(b) a description of the hazardous chemicals manufactured in the area; and
(c) the average and largest quantity of each hazardous chemical likely to be manufactured in the area.
12.6 Manifest—hazardous chemicals in transit
(1) This section applies to hazardous chemicals at a workplace if the hazardous chemicals are—
(a) dangerous goods under the ADG Code in transit at the workplace; and
(b) accompanied by dangerous goods transport documents (the transport documents ) in relation to the hazardous chemicals that comply with the ADG Code.
(2) The person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace is taken to comply with section 12.4 (Manifest—storage area for packaged hazardous chemicals) and section 12.5 in relation to the hazardous chemicals if the manifest includes a compilation of the transport documents.
12.7 Manifest—plan of workplace
The manifest of hazardous chemicals at a workplace must include a scale plan of the workplace that—
(a) shows the location of—
(i) containers and other storage of hazardous chemicals in bulk; and
(ii) storage areas for packaged hazardous chemicals and IBCs; and
(iii) each area where hazardous chemicals are manufactured or generated; and
(b) includes a description in words of the location of—
(i) the things referred to in paragraph (a); and
(ii) hazardous chemicals in transit; and
(c) provides the identification number or code, and a legend for the identification numbers and codes, for the things referred to in paragraph (a); and
(d) shows the location of—
(i) the main entrance and other places of entry to and exit from the workplace; and
(ii) essential site services, including fire services and isolation points for fuel and power; and
(iii) all drains on the site; and
(iv) the manifest; and
(e) includes the direction of true north; and
(f) describes the nature
of the occupancy of adjoining sites or premises.
Schedule 13 Placard requirements
(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must display a placard at the workplace in relation to a hazardous chemical.
(2) The person must ensure that the placard is—
(a) clearly legible by a person approaching the placard; and
(b) separate from any other sign or writing that contradicts, qualifies or distracts attention from the placard; and
(c) if a placard quantity of the hazardous chemical is contained in a building—
(i) located as close as is reasonably practicable to the main entrance of the building; and
(ii) located at the entrance to each room or walled section of the building in which the hazardous chemical is used, handled or stored; and
(d) if the hazardous chemical is contained in a container or outside storage area—located next to the container or outside storage area; and
(e) for a placard to which section 13.3 (Outer warning placards—requirements) applies—located at each entrance to the workplace where an emergency service organisation may enter the workplace; and
(f) for a placard to which section 13.4 (Placards for particular hazardous chemicals stored in bulk) applies—located on or next to each container or storage area in which the hazardous chemicals are stored; and
(g) for a placard to which section 13.6 (Placards for packaged Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals (other than flammable liquids category 4) and IBCs) applies—located at each entrance to a storage area in which the hazardous chemicals are stored.
A person who is required to display a placard must—
(a) amend the placard as soon as practicable if—
(i) the type or quantity of hazardous chemical used, handled or stored at the workplace changes; and
(ii) the change requires the information displayed on the placard to be amended; and
(b) ensure that the placard is—
(i) kept clean; and
(ii) maintained in good repair; and
(iii) not covered or obscured.
13.3 Outer warning placards—requirements
(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must display an outer warning placard at the workplace in relation to a hazardous chemical.
Note Section 349 sets out when an outer warning placard is required to be displayed, and states that it is not required for retail fuel outlets.
(2) The outer warning placard must—
(a) comply with the form shown in figure 13.1; and
(b) display the word ‘HAZCHEM' in red letters on a white or silver background.
600 mm
Figure 13.1 Form and dimensions of outer warning placard
(3) In this section:
"red" means the colour ‘signal red' in accordance with AS 2700S-2011 (R13) (Colour standards for general purposes—signal red).
Note AS 2700S-2011 (R13) does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act
because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act
, s 47 (7)). The standard may be purchased at www.standards.org.au
.
13.4 Placards for particular hazardous chemicals stored in bulk
(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must display a placard at the workplace in relation to the storage in bulk of any of the following hazardous chemicals:
(a) gases under pressure, including flammable gases and flammable aerosols;
(b) flammable liquids category 1, 2 or 3;
(c) flammable solids category 1 or 2, self-reactive substances types B to F, self-heating substances category 1 or 2 or substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases;
(d) organic peroxides types B to F, oxidising solids and oxidising liquids category 1, 2 or 3;
(e) acute toxicity category 1, 2 or 3;
(f) skin corrosion category 1A, 1B or 1C and corrosive to metals category 1.
(2) The placard must—
(a) comply with the template in figure 13.2; and
(b) subject to subsection (4) (b) and (c), have dimensions not less than those shown in figure 13.2.
(3) The placard must include the following in figure 13.2 for the hazardous chemical:
(a) in space (p)—the proper shipping name for the hazardous chemical as specified in the ADG Code, Table 3.2.3;
(b) in space (q)—the UN Number for the hazardous chemical as specified in the ADG Code, Table 3.2.3;
(c) in space (r)—the Hazchem Code for the hazardous chemical as specified in the ADG Code, Table 3.2.3;
(d) in space (s)—the class label and subsidiary risk label for the hazardous chemical as specified in the ADG Code, Table 3.2.3.
Figure 13.2 Template for a placard for a hazardous
chemical
stored in bulk
(4) For subsection (3) (a) to (c), the numerals and letters used for showing the proper shipping name, UN number and Hazchem Code must be—
(a) black on a white background, unless a letter of the Hazchem Code is white on a black background; and
(b) if the proper shipping name requires a single line only—at least 100mm high; and
(c) if the proper shipping name requires 2 lines—at least 50mm high.
(5) For subsection (3) (d)—
(a) the class label and subsidiary risk label (if any) must have the form and colouring stated in the ADG Code for the hazardous chemical; and
(b) the class label must have—
(i) if there is a subsidiary risk label—sides of not less than 200mm; or
(ii) in any other case—sides of not less than 250mm; and
(c) if there is a subsidiary risk label—the subsidiary risk label must have sides of not less than 150mm; and
(d) if there are 2 or more subsidiary risk labels—the width of the right hand part of the placard may be extended.
13.5 Placards for unstable explosives, organic peroxides type A or self-reactive substances type A stored in bulk
(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must display a placard at the workplace in relation to unstable explosives, organic peroxides type A or self-reactive substances type A that are stored in bulk.
(2) The placard must—
(a) comply with the form in figure 13.2; and
(b) have dimensions not less than those shown in figure 13.2.
(3) The placard must include the following, as indicated in figure 13.2, for the hazardous chemical:
(a) in space (p)—the name stated in the ADG Code for the hazardous chemical;
(b) in space (q)—the space left blank;
(c) in space (r)—the space left blank;
(d) in space (s)—the label in figure 13.3.
Figure 13.3 Label for unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or self-reactive substance type A
(4) For subsection (3) (a), the letters used for showing the name must be—
(a) black on a white background; and
(b) if the name requires a single line only—at least 100mm high; and
(c) if the name requires 2 lines—at least 50mm high.
(5) For subsection (3) (d), the label must have sides of not less than 250mm.
13.6 Placards for packaged Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals (other than flammable liquids category 4) and IBCs
(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must display a placard at the workplace in relation to the storage of—
(a) packaged Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals (other than flammable liquids category 4); or
(b) a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical in an IBC.
(2) The placard must—
(a) be in the form shown in figure 13.4; and
(b) be of sufficient size to accommodate the labels to be included on the placard; and
(c) have a white or silver background; and
(d) include each required class label—
(i) in the form and colouring stated in the ADG Code for the hazardous chemical; and
(ii) with sides not less than 100mm.
(3) The placard must include—
(a) for a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical (other than unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or self-reactive substance type A) present in a storage area at the workplace—the class label as stated in the ADG Code for each category of hazardous chemicals present in at least the placard quantity; or
(b) for a flammable liquid category 4 stored with flammable liquids in a storage area at the workplace—a class 3 class label as stated in the ADG Code; or
(c) for an unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or self-reactive substance type A—the label in figure 13.3.
Figure 13.4 General form of placard for packaged Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals
(4) If hazardous chemicals in an IBC at the workplace are Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals intended for transport, and not intended for use at the workplace—
(a) the IBC must display a placard in accordance with the ADG Code; and
(b) the storage area at the workplace must display a placard in accordance with this section.
13.7 Placards for flammable liquids category 4 packaged or in bulk
(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must display a placard at the workplace in relation to the storage of—
(a) a packaged flammable liquid category 4; or
(b) a flammable liquid category 4 in bulk.
(2) The placard must—
(a) be in the form shown in figure 13.5; and
(b) have dimensions not less than those shown in figure 13.5; and
(c) have black letters on a white or silver background.
Figure 13.5 Placard for flammable liquid category 4
Schedule 14 Requirements for health monitoring
Table 14.1 Hazardous chemicals (other than lead) requiring health monitoring
column 1 item | column 2 hazardous chemical | column 3 type of health monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | acrylonitrile | • demographic, medical and occupational history • records of personal exposure • physical examination |
| 2 | arsenic (inorganic) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • records of personal exposure • physical examination with emphasis on the peripheral nervous system and skin • urinary inorganic arsenic |
| 3 | benzene | • demographic, medical and occupational history • records of personal exposure • physical examination • baseline blood sample for haematological profile |
| 4 | cadmium | • demographic, medical and occupational history • records of personal exposure • physical examination with emphasis on respiratory system • standard respiratory questionnaire to be completed • standardised respiratory function tests including for example, FEV 1 , FVC and FEV 1 /FVC • urinary cadmium and β 2 -microglobulin • health advice, including counselling on the effect of smoking on cadmium exposure |
| 5 | chromium (inorganic) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination with emphasis on the respiratory system and skin • weekly skin inspection of hands and forearms by a competent person |
| 6 | creosote | • demographic, medical and occupational history • health advice, including recognition of photosensitivity and skin changes • physical examination with emphasis on the neurological system and skin, noting any abnormal lesions and evidence of skin sensitisation • records of personal exposure, including photosensitivity |
| 7 | crystalline silica | • demographic, medical and occupational history • records of personal exposure • standardised respiratory questionnaire to be completed • standardised respiratory function test, for example, FEV 1 , FVC and FEV 1 /FVC • chest X-ray full size PA view |
| 8 |
isocyanates | • demographic, medical and occupational history • completion of a standardised respiratory questionnaire • physical examination of the respiratory system and skin • standardised respiratory function tests, for example, FEV 1 , FVC and FEV 1 /FVC |
| 9 | mercury (inorganic) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination with emphasis on dermatological, gastrointestinal, neurological and renal systems • urinary inorganic mercury |
| 10 |
4,4'-Methylene bis (2-chloroaniline) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination • urinary total MOCA • dipstick analysis of urine for haematuria • urine cytology |
| 11 | organophosphate pesticides | • demographic, medical and occupational history including pattern of use • physical examination • baseline estimation of red cell and plasma cholinesterase activity levels by the Ellman or equivalent method • estimation of red cell and plasma cholinesterase activity towards the end of the working day on which organophosphate pesticides have been used |
| 12 | pentachlorophenol (PCP) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • records of personal exposure • physical examination with emphasis on the skin, noting any abnormal lesions or effects of irritancy • urinary total pentachlorophenol • dipstick urinalysis for haematuria and proteinuria |
| 13 |
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination • records of personal exposure, including photosensitivity • health advice, including recognition of photosensitivity and skin changes |
| 14 |
thallium | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination • urinary thallium |
| 15 | vinyl chloride | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination • records of personal exposure |
Table 14.2 Lead requiring health monitoring
column 1 item | column 2 | column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lead (inorganic) | • demographic, medical and occupational history • physical examination • biological monitoring |
Schedule 15 Hazardous chemicals at major hazard facilities (and their threshold quantity)
(see dict, def Schedule 15 chemical and threshold quantity )
In this schedule:
"class"—see the ADG Code.
"division"—see the ADG Code.
"packing group"—see the ADG Code.
"subsidiary risk"—see the ADG Code.
15.2 Relevant hazardous chemicals
The hazardous chemicals that characterise a workplace as a facility for the purposes of this regulation are the chemicals specifically referred to in table 15.6.2 and chemicals that belong to the types, classes and categories referred to in table 15.6.3.
15.3 Threshold quantity of one hazardous chemical
(1) In relation to each hazardous chemical referred to in section 15.2, table 15.6.2, column 4 and table 15.6.3, column 4 provide a quantity that is described as the threshold quantity of that chemical.
(2) If a hazardous chemical is referred to in table 15.6.2, the threshold quantity of the chemical is that described in table 15.6.2, whether or not the chemical also belongs to a type, class or category referred to in table 15.6.3.
(3) If a hazardous chemical is not referred to in table 15.6.2, and the chemical belongs to a type, class or category referred to in table 15.6.3, the threshold quantity of that chemical is that of the type, class or category to which it belongs.
(4) If a hazardous chemical is not referred to in table 15.6.2, and the chemical appears to belong to more than 1 of the types, classes or categories referred to in table 15.6.3, the threshold quantity of that chemical is that of the relevant type, class or category which has the lower or lowest threshold quantity.
15.4 Threshold quantity of more than 1 hazardous chemical
If there is more than 1 hazardous chemical, a threshold quantity of chemicals exists where, if a number of chemicals are present, the result of the following aggregation formula exceeds 1:
Where—
(a) "x", y , [....] and n are the hazardous chemicals present or likely to be present;
(b) "qx", qy , [....] and qn is the total quantity of hazardous chemicals x, y, [....] and n present or likely to be present, other than—
(i) a hazardous chemical that is present or likely to be present in an isolated quantity of less than 2% of its threshold quantity; or
(ii) hazardous chemicals that are solely the subject of intermediate temporary storage, while in transit by road or rail (unless it is reasonably foreseeable that, despite the transitory nature of the storage, hazardous chemicals are, or are likely to be present frequently or in significant quantities);
(c) "Qx", Qy , [....] and Qn is the individual threshold quantity for ea ch hazardous chemical x, y, [....] and n;
(d) a hazardous chemical is present or likely to be present in an "isolated quantity", for the purposes of paragraph (b) (i), if its location at the facility is such that it cannot, on its own, act as an initiator of a major incident.
15.5 How table 15.6.2 must be used
(1) The UN number listed in table 15.6.2 against the named hazardous chemical does not restrict the meaning of the name, which also applies to hazardous chemicals that fall outside the UN number.
Examples
1 The hazardous chemicals are too dangerous to be transported.
2 The hazardous chemicals are part of mixtures covered by a different UN number.
(2) Any hazardous chemicals that are covered by the listed UN numbers must be included in the quantity of the chemical named.
15.6 How table 15.6.3 must be used
(1) The quantities specified for explosives in table 15.6.3 relate to the weight of explosive exclusive of packagings, casings and other non-explosive components.
(2)
If explosives of different hazard divisions are present in the same area or
storage, all of the explosives must, before table 15.6.3 is applied, be
classified in accordance with table 15.6.1.
Table 15.6.1
column 1 Div. | column 2 1.1 | column 3 1.2 |
column 4 1.3 | column 5 1.4 | column 6 1.5 |
column 7 1.6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
1.1 | 1.3 |
| 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
1.6 |
Table 15.6.2
column 1 item | column 2 hazardous chemical | column 3 UN Nos included under name | column 4 threshold quantity (t) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 | acetone cyanohydrin | 1541 | 20 |
| 2 | acetylene | 1001 | 50 |
|
3 | acrolein | 1092 | 200 |
| 4 | acrylonitrile | 1093 | 200 |
| 5 |
allyl alcohol | 1098 | 20 |
| 6 | allylamine | 2334 | 200 |
| 7 |
ammonia, anhydrous, liquefied or ammonia solutions, relative density less than 0.880 at 15°C in water, with more than 50% ammonia | 1005 | 200 |
| 8 | ammonium nitrate fertilisers | 2067 | 5000 |
| 9 | ammonium nitrate, with not more than 0.2% combustible substances, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance | 1942 | 2500 |
| 10 | arsenic pentoxide, arsenic (V) acid and other salts | 1559 | 10 |
| 11 | arsenic trioxide, arsenious (III) acid and other salts | 1561 | 0·1 |
| 12 | arsine | 2188 | 1·0 |
| 13 | bromine or bromine solutions | 1744 | 100 |
| 14 | carbon disulfide |
1131 | 200 |
| 15 | chlorine | 1017 | 25 |
| 16 | dioxins | — |
0·1 |
| 17 | ethyl nitrate | — | 50 |
| 18 | ethylene dibromide | 1605 | 50 |
| 19 | ethylene oxide | 1040 | 50 |
| 20 |
ethyleneimine | 1185 | 50 |
| 21 | fluorine | 1045 | 25 |
| 22 |
formaldehyde | — | 50 |
| 23 | hydrofluoric acid solution (greater than 50%) | 1790 | 50 |
| 24 | hydrogen | 1049 | 50 |
25 | hydrogen chloride |
|
|
| 26 | hydrogen cyanide | 1051 | 20 |
| 27 |
hydrogen fluoride | 1052 | 50 |
| 28 | hydrogen sulfide | 1053 | 50 |
|
29 | LP gases | 1011 | 200 |
| 30 | methane or natural gas | 1971 | 200 |
| 31 | methyl bromide | 1062 | 200 |
|
32 | methyl isocyanate | 2480 | 0.15 |
| 33 | oxides of nitrogen, including nitrous oxide, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen trioxide | 1067 | 50 |
| 34 | oxygen | 1072 | 2000 |
| 35 |
phosgene | 1076 | 0.75 |
| 36 | propylene oxide | 1280 | 50 |
| 37 |
propyleneimine | 1921 | 200 |
| 38 | sodium chlorate, solid | 1495 | 200 |
39 | sulfur dichloride | 1828 | 1 |
| 40 | sulfur dioxide, liquefied |
1079 | 200 |
| 41 | sulfuric anhydride (alt. sulfur trioxide) | 1829 | 75 |
| 42 | titanium tetrachloride | 1838 | 500 |
| 43 | toluene diisocyanate | 2078 | 200 |
Table 15.6.3
column 1 item | column 2 hazardous chemical | column 3 description | column 4 threshold quantity (t) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | explosive materials | explosive of division 1.1a | 10 |
| all other explosives of division 1.1 | 50 | ||
| explosive of division 1.2 | 200 | ||
|
explosive of division 1.3 | 200 | ||
| 2 | compressed and liquefied gases | compressed or liquefied gases of division 2.1 or subsidiary risk 2.1 |
200 |
| liquefied gases of subsidiary risk 5 | 200 | ||
| compressed or liquefied gases that meet the criteria for very toxic in table 15.6.4 |
20 | ||
| compressed or liquefied gases that meet the criteria for toxic in table 15.6.4 | 200 | ||
| 3 | flammable materials | liquids that meet the criteria for class 3 packing group I materials (except for crude oil in remote locations) | 200 |
| crude oil in remote locations that meet the criteria for class 3 packing group I | 2 000 | ||
| liquids that meet the criteria for class 3 packing group II or III | 50 000 | ||
| liquids with flash points <61°C kept above their boiling points at ambient conditions |
200 | ||
| materials that meet the criteria for division 4.1 packing group I | 200 | ||
| spontaneously combustible materials that meet the criteria for division 4.2 packing group I or II | 200 | ||
| materials that liberate flammable gases or react violently on contact with water which meet the criteria for division 4.3 packing group I or II | 200 | ||
|
materials that belong to classes 3 or 8 packing group I or II which have Hazchem codes of 4WE (materials that react violently with water) | 500 | ||
| 4 | oxidising materials | oxidising material listed in appendix a to the ADG Code | 50 |
| oxidising materials that meet the criteria for division 5.1 packing group I or II | 200 | ||
| 5 | peroxides |
peroxides that are listed in Appendix A to the ADG Code | 50 |
|
organic peroxides that meet the criteria for division 5.2 | 200 | ||
| 6 |
toxic solids and liquids | materials that meet the criteria for very toxic in table 15.6.4 except materials that are classified as infectious substances (division 6.2) or as radioactive (class 7) | 20 |
|
materials that meet the criteria for toxic in table 15.6.4 | 200 |
Table 15.6.4
column 1 description | column 2 oral toxicity 1 |
column 3 dermal toxicity 2 | column 4 inhalation
toxicity 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| very toxic | LD 50 ≤ 5 | LD 50 ≤ 40 | LC 50 ≤ 0·5 |
| toxic | 5 < LD 50 ≤ 50 | 40 < LD 50 ≤ 200 | 0·5 < LC 50 ≤ 2 |
Key
1 in rats
2 in rats or rabbits
3 4 hours in rats
Schedule 16 Matters to be included in emergency plan for major hazard facility
(see s 557 (1) (b))
16.1.1 The location of the facility, including its street address and the nearest intersection (if any).
Note Sufficient detail must be provided to enable a person not familiar with the site to find it.
16.1.2 A map—
(a) showing the site of the major hazard facility; and
(b) showing land use and occupancy in the surrounding area, and any other closely located major hazard facilities and hazardous chemical storage sites; and
(c) identifying all potentially hazardous inventories in the area that are known to the operator and the location of all staging points for emergency service organisations.
16.1.3 An inventory of all hazardous chemicals present or likely to be present at the facility, and their location.
16.1.4 A brief description of the nature of the facility and its operation.
16.1.5 The maximum number of persons, including workers, likely to be present at the facility on a normal working day.
16.1.6 The emergency planning assumptions, including emergency measures planned for identified incidents and likely areas affected.
16.1.7 The protective resources available to control an incident.
16.1.8 The emergency response procedures.
16.1.9 The infrastructure (on-site and off-site) likely to be affected by a major incident.
16.2 Command structure and site personnel
16.2.1 The command philosophy and structure to be activated in an emergency, so that it is clear what actions will be taken, who will take these actions and how, when and where they will be taken.
16.2.2 Details of the person who can clarify the content of the emergency plan if necessary.
16.2.3 The contact details of, and the means of contacting, the persons at the facility responsible for liaising with emergency service organisations.
16.2.4 A list of 24 hour emergency contacts.
16.2.5 Arrangements for assisting emergency service organisations and nearby facilities with control actions taken in the surrounding area.
16.3.1 In the event of the occurrence of a major incident or an event that could reasonably be expected to lead to a major incident, procedures for notifying the emergency service organisations with which the emergency plan was prepared under section 557 (Determined major hazard facility—emergency plan).
16.3.2 After a major incident has occurred, procedures for providing the local community and SEMSOG with information about the major incident under section 573 (Information for local community—major incident).
16.3.3 On-site and off-site warning systems.
16.3.4 Contact details for emergency service organisations and other support services that can assist in providing resources and implementing evacuation plans in the event of a major incident.
16.3.5 On-site communication systems.
16.4.1 On-site emergency resources, including emergency equipment, personnel, gas detectors, wind velocity detectors, sand, lime, neutralising agents, absorbents, spill bins and decontamination equipment.
16.4.2 Off-site emergency resources, including arrangements for obtaining additional external resources (specific to the likely major incidents) to assist the control of major incidents and major incident hazards.
16.5.1 Procedures for the safe evacuation of, and accounting for, all persons on site.
16.5.2 Procedures and control points for utilities, including gas, water and electricity.
16.5.3 Procedures for the control of any incident involving Schedule 15 chemicals.
16.5.4
Procedures for decontamination following an incident involving
Schedule 15 chemicals.
Schedule 17 Additional matters to be included in safety management system of major hazard facility
(see s 558)
17.1 Safety policy and safety objectives
17.1.1 A description of the means by which the operator's safety policy and specific safety objectives are to be communicated to all persons who are to participate in the implementation of the safety management system.
17.1.2 The safety policy must include an express commitment to ongoing improvement of all aspects of the safety management system.
17.2 Organisation and personnel
17.2.1 The identification (according to position description and location) of the persons who are to participate in the implementation of the safety management system, and a description of the command structure in which these persons work and of the specific tasks and responsibilities allocated to them.
17.2.2 A description of the means of ensuring that these persons have the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to undertake their allocated tasks and discharge their allocated responsibilities, and that they retain such knowledge and skills.
17.3.1 A description of the procedures and instructions for—
(a) the safe operation of plant (including as to inspection and maintenance); and
(b) the mechanical integrity of plant; and
(c) plant processes; and
(d) the control of abnormal operations and emergency shut down or decommissioning.
17.3.2 Provision of adequate means of achieving isolation of the major hazard facility or any part of the major hazard facility in the event of an emergency.
17.3.3 Provision of adequate means of gaining access for service and maintenance of the major hazard facility or any part of the major hazard facility.
17.3.4 A description of the roles of persons and of the interfaces between persons and plant.
17.3.5 Provision for alarm systems.
17.4.1 A description of the means by which the operator proposes to comply with the Act and with division 9.3.3 (Determined major hazard facility—management of risk), part 9.4 (Licensed major hazard facilities—risk management) and part 9.5 (Consultation and workers' safety role).
17.4.2 In relation to each part of the documented safety management system that describes the means of compliance with a provision of chapter 9 (Major hazard facilities), an annotation or cross-reference identifying the specific provision being complied with.
A description of the procedures for planning modifications to major hazard facilities.
17.6.1 A statement of the principles, especially the design principles and engineering standards, being used to ensure the safe operation of the major hazard facility.
17.6.2 A description of any technical standards, whether published or proprietary, being relied on in relation to such principles and standards.
17.7.1 Performance standards for measuring the effectiveness of the safety management system, that—
(a) relate to all aspects of the safety management system; and
(b) are sufficiently detailed to ensure that the ability of the operator to ensure the effectiveness of all aspects of the safety management system is apparent from the documentation; and
(c) include steps to be taken to continually improve all aspects of the safety management system.
17.7.2 A description of the way in which these performance standards are to be met.
17.7.3 Performance indicators for the effectiveness of control measures implemented, including—
(a) tests of the effectiveness of the control measures; and
(b) indicators of the failure of any control measure; and
(c) actions to be taken in reporting any such failure; and
(d) other corrective actions to be taken in the event of any such failure.
Provision for the auditing of performance against the
performance standards, including the methods, frequency and results of the
audit process.
Schedule 18 Additional matters to be included in safety case for a major hazard facility
(see s 561)
Part 18.1 Facility description
18.1.1 A brief description of the nature of the facility and its operation, including a description of on-site activities and processes that involve or will involve Schedule 15 chemicals.
18.1.2 A description of the Schedule 15 chemicals and any other hazardous chemicals present or likely to be present at the facility, including—
(a) their identification by name and by any other means necessary for a clear identification; and
(b) the quantity present or likely to be present at the major hazard facility; and
(c) their physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics, and any other hazardous characteristics, both immediate and delayed; and
(d) their physical and chemical behaviour under normal conditions of use or under foreseeable abnormal conditions.
18.1.3 A description of the chemical and physical processes associated with any Schedule 15 chemicals present or likely to be present at the facility, including—
(a) the main units of plant used in those processes; and
(b) a process flow drawing, or set of flow drawings, describing the processes.
18.1.4 A drawing of the major hazard facility's general layout, containing the location of—
(a) the main process units; and
(b) the main storage areas; and
(c) major incident hazards and major incident initiators.
18.1.5 In relation to proposed changes at the major hazard facility for which no new control measures are implemented—
(a) a description of any proposed changes to the major hazard facility that would—
(i) alter the production capacity or profile of the major hazard facility; or
(ii) involve the deletion, addition or modification of any processes; and
(b) a statement as to how existing control measures and work health and safety management systems are capable of maintaining the safe operation of the major hazard facility.
18.2.1 A detailed scale plan of the facility and its surrounding area showing—
(a) the location of the facility within the surrounding area; and
(b) topographical information; and
(c) land use, occupancy and activities in the surrounding area and any other closely located major hazard facilities and hazardous chemical storage sites; and
(d) the location of any identified external conditions (including other major hazard facilities or other facilities that could affect the safety of the major hazard facility).
18.2.2 Graphically presented demographic information for the local community, including surrounding land uses permitted by the territory planning authority.
18.2.3
Meteorological data relevant to the estimation of the effects of any major
incident.
18.3 Control measures to limit the consequences of major incidents
18.3.1 A detailed description of—
(a) the instrumentation and other equipment installed in the facility and the processes and procedures in place that are the control measures to be implemented by the operator; and
(b) the critical operating parameters for those control measures; and
(c) key personnel and resources (internal and external) available to intervene in the event of any failure of a control measure, whether or not that failure results in a major incident; and
(d) a summary of the emergency plan, including specific information about how the plan can be expected to limit the consequences of a major incident; and
(e) the means of ensuring that there is at all times a command structure in place for the major hazard facility that applies in the event of an emergency, and that this command structure has been communicated to workers throughout the major hazard facility.
18.3.2 In this section:
"critical operating parameters" means the upper or lower performance limits of any equipment, process or procedure, compliance with which is necessary to avoid a major incident.
"failure of a control measure" means—
(a) if the control measure is a positive action or event—the non-occurrence or the defective occurrence of that action or event; or
(b) if the control measure consists of a limitation on an operational activity, process or procedure—the breach of that limitation.
A detailed description of the performance standards and performance indicators required by schedule 17, section 17.7 (Performance monitoring) to be included in the safety management system.
18.5.1 At all points in the safety case where the matter addressed is covered by the safety management system, a clear reference to the relevant part of the documented safety management system.
18.5.2 A description of those parts of the documented safety management system that address the ongoing effective implementation and ongoing review and revision of the safety management system.
18.6 Safety and reliability of facility structures and plant
A description of the steps taken to ensure that safety and reliability are incorporated into the design and construction of all aspects of the major hazard facility itself, whether the operator is directly engaged in the design and construction or has engaged another person to carry out the design and construction.
A summary of the major incidents that have occurred at the major hazard facility over the previous 5 years.