174O   Duties in relation to dangerous goods

(1)  An occupier must ensure that all persons (including members of the public) are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising from dangerous goods at the occupier’s premises.

Maximum penalty: Level 4.

Note. Other general laws and specific legislation may provide that occupiers have obligations with regard to dangerous goods that relate to risks to property or the environment, both inside and beyond the premises of the occupier, arising from those goods.

(2)  Nothing in this clause is to be construed:

(a)  as conferring a right of action in any civil proceedings in respect of any contravention, whether by act or omission, of this clause, or

(b)  as conferring a defence to an action in any civil proceedings or as otherwise affecting a right of action in any civil proceedings.

Note. Section 10 (2) of the Act provides that person who has control of any plant or substance used by people at work must ensure that the plant or substance is safe and without risks to health when properly used.