16   Instructions in handling of dangerous goods

(1)  This clause applies to the following persons:

(a)  the holders of licences issued under section 8, 10 or 19 of the Act in respect of premises in or on which dangerous goods are kept or transport containers in which they are carried,

(b)  the occupiers of premises in or on which dangerous goods are kept,

(c)  the owners of transport containers used for the carriage of dangerous goods of Class 1,

(d)  the employers of persons engaged in the keeping or conveyance of dangerous goods.

(2)  A person to whom this clause applies must take all practicable steps to ensure that every person subject to his or her direction and control and engaged in the handling of the dangerous goods is:

(a)  adequately instructed as to the hazards involved in the handling of those goods and precautions to be observed in relation to those goods, and

(b)  competent to operate all safety equipment, including vehicles, pumps, fire protection equipment and breathing apparatus, provided under this Regulation in connection with the keeping, conveyance or handling of those goods.

Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.