Division 1Division 1 Dangerous goods of Class 2
233 Filling of cylinders (general)
(1) A person must not fill a cylinder with dangerous goods of Class 2 unless it:(a) is designed for the pressure to which it is filled, and(b) is stamped in accordance with AS 2030 (The approval, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases) so as to indicate:(i) that it has been inspected at a test station approved under the terms of AS 2337 (Gas cylinder test stations), and(ii) in the case of a cylinder that has previously been filled, that it has been inspected within the time specified in AS 2030 as the maximum period that may elapse between inspections, and(c) if it is of a kind required by AS 2030 to be fitted with a valve and a safety device—is fitted with a valve and a safety device that conform to, and are protected as required by, that Standard.(2) A person who fills a cylinder with dangerous goods of Class 2 must comply with the procedures for filling cylinders and make and retain a record of the filling as required by AS 2030.(3) A person must not fill a container or cylinder with dangerous goods of Class 2 unless he or she is its owner or is authorised to do so by a person who is or appears to be its owner.(4) This clause is subject to clauses 235, 237, 240, 243, 244 and 245.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
234 Compressed natural gas refuelling stations
A person must not operate a station for the refuelling of compressed natural gas operated vehicles except in accordance with AG 901 (Code of Practice for NGV Refuelling Stations) issued by the Australian Gas Association.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(1) A person must not fill a cylinder with acetylene, or compress acetylene, except in accordance with subclauses (2)–(6).Contravention of this subclause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(2) Acetylene must not be compressed for filling into cylinders unless the compression is carried out by means of plant that has been approved in writing.(3) The filling of the cylinder must be carried out in accordance with Part 2 (Cylinders for dissolved acetylene) of AS 2030.(4) The acetylene in the cylinder must be contained in an approved porous substance and dissolved in acetone or another approved solvent.(5) The porous substance must fill, as completely as possible, the cylinder that is to contain the acetylene.(6) A person applying for approval of a porous substance under subclause (4) must lodge a sample of the substance with the WorkCover Authority.
236 Reticulation systems for oxygen or acetylene
(1) A person must not install or use a reticulation system for oxygen unless it complies with AS 2896 (Medical gas systems—Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems) or AS 4289 (Oxygen and acetylene gas reticulation systems).(2) A person must not install or use a reticulation system for acetylene unless it complies with AS 4289.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
237 Keeping and handling of gas cylinders
(1) A person who keeps cylinders of gas to which AS 4332 (The storage and handling of gases in cylinders) applies must keep and handle them in accordance with that Standard.Contravention of this subclause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(2) For the purposes of subclause (1), AS 4332 is taken to apply to the keeping of a cylinder or cylinders of gas in cylinder installations or banks whether or not the installations or banks are connected to a system intended for the consumption of gas.(3) Subclause (1) does not apply to the keeping of cylinders of:(a) anhydrous ammonia if they are kept in accordance with AS 2022 (SAA anhydrous ammonia code), or(b) cryogenic fluids if they are kept in accordance with AS 1894 (The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids), or(c) liquefied chlorine gas if they are kept in accordance with AS 2927 (The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas), or(d) liquefied natural gas if they are kept in accordance with AS 3961 (Liquefied natural gas—Storage and handling), or(e) liquefied petroleum gas if they are kept in accordance with AS 1596 (Storage and handling of LP gas).
238 Positioning of liquefied gas cylinders
A person must not keep, convey or use a cylinder containing dangerous goods of Class 2.1, being liquefied flammable gas, unless the cylinder is so positioned that the safety relief device communicates directly with the vapour space in the cylinder.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(1) A person must not attach a container or other equipment used in connection with dangerous goods of Class 2 to the outside of a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with an approval given by the WorkCover Authority.Contravention of this subclause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(2) Subclause (1) does not apply in relation to a licensed transport container.
240 Filling containers with gas
(1) A person must not fill a container with gas unless it is in good condition and within its test date (where relevant).(2) A person must not keep, handle or convey a cylinder or tank containing liquefied petroleum gas or fill a cylinder or tank with liquefied petroleum gas except in accordance with AS 1596.(3) A person who has filled a disposable or refillable container with gas must:(a) immediately test the container for leakage by immersing it in water that is at a temperature of 55°Celsius or by another suitable method, and(b) immediately after the testing safely dispose of the container if it is found to be leaking.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
241 Gas operated portable and mobile appliances
(1) Portable and mobile appliances (other than appliances to which the Dangerous Goods (Gas Installations) Regulation 1998 applies) designed to use liquefied petroleum gas must conform to AS 2658 (Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas portable and mobile appliances).(2) A person must not use a portable or mobile appliance designed to use liquefied flammable gas (otherwise than by combustion or chemical reaction) unless its design and construction are approved.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
242 Use of liquefied flammable gas in motor vehicle air-conditioning systems
(1) A person must not put liquefied flammable gas in the air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle (within the meaning of the Traffic Act 1909).Contravention of this subclause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(2) Subclause (1) does not prohibit a person from flushing out and cleaning a motor vehicle’s air-conditioning system with liquefied flammable gas if the person ensures that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the gas is removed from the system after completion of the flushing and cleaning.
(1) A person must not:(a) keep, handle or convey anhydrous ammonia, or(b) fill a cylinder or tank with anhydrous ammonia,except in accordance with AS 2022.(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to the storage of minor quantities (within the meaning of AS 4332) of anhydrous ammonia if they are stored in accordance with AS 4332.(3) For the purposes of subclause (2), AS 4332 is taken to apply to the storage of minor quantities (within the meaning of AS 4332) of anhydrous ammonia despite clause 1.2 of that Standard.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(1) A person must not:(a) keep, handle or convey chlorine, or(b) fill a cylinder or tank with chlorine,except in accordance with AS 2927.(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to the storage of minor quantities (within the meaning of AS 4332) of chlorine if they are stored in accordance with AS 4332.(3) For the purposes of subclause (2), AS 4332 is taken to apply to the storage of minor quantities (within the meaning of AS 4332) of chlorine despite clause 1.2 of that Standard.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
A person must not:(a) keep, handle or convey liquefied natural gas, or(b) fill a cylinder or tank with liquefied natural gas,except in accordance with AS 3961.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
246 Unodorized liquefied petroleum gas
A person must not keep, handle or convey unodorized liquefied petroleum gas except in accordance with an approval in writing given by the WorkCover Authority.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
247 Work on LP Gas transport containers
(1) This clause applies to transport containers used for the carriage of liquefied petroleum gas.(2) An individual must not carry out work on any pipes, fittings or appliances attached to or forming part of a transport container to which this clause applies, except:(a) under the authority of an appropriate supervisor certificate, or(b) under the authority of an appropriate registration certificate and under the general supervision of the holder of an appropriate supervisor certificate, or(c) under the immediate supervision of the holder of an appropriate supervisor certificate.Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.
(3) In this clause:registration certificate, in relation to a particular kind of work, means a certificate of registration in force under the Home Building Act 1989 authorising the holder to carry out that kind of work under general supervision.
supervisor certificate, in relation to a particular kind of work, means a supervisor certificate in force under the Home Building Act 1989 authorising the holder to carry out, and to supervise, that kind of work, and includes a licence endorsed under that Act to show that it is the equivalent of such a certificate.
248 Cylinders and tanks (general)
(1) A person who keeps a cylinder containing dangerous goods of Class 2 that is provided with a cap to protect the valve must ensure that the cap is kept in place on the cylinder at all times when it is not being filled and is not connected for use.Contravention of this subclause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
(2) For the purposes of Parts 5 and 6 and this Part, a cylinder or tank into which dangerous goods of Class 2 have been placed is taken to contain those goods unless it has since been carefully examined by a competent person and certified by him or her to be gas-free since dangerous goods were last present in it.
(1) A person who keeps a cylinder or other container containing dangerous goods of Class 2 must, unless it is connected by permanent piping to a consuming device, ensure that its valve is kept securely closed at all times except when the container is being filled or goods are being taken from it.(2) If, under this Regulation, piping or a pipeline is equipped with one or more excess flow valves, a person must not convey dangerous goods of Class 2 by means of the piping or pipeline unless each valve is set for the minimum diameter of that part of the piping or pipeline that the goods would enter through the valve without first passing through another such valve.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.
250 Filling of balloons and other containers
A person must not, except with an approval in writing given by the WorkCover Authority:(a) fill a balloon or other collapsible container with flammable, toxic or anaesthetic gas, or(b) keep, convey, sell or use a balloon or other collapsible container that contains any such gas.Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.