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Dangerous Substances Act 2004.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Australian Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act about dangerous substances, and for other purposes.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Transport/storage Waste disposal Inspection Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation Waste management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect property and the environment from damage, from the hazards associated with dangerous substances. The purpose of this Act includes the following: to eliminate the hazards associated with dangerous substances; if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the hazards to minimise as far as reasonably practicable the risks resulting from the hazards by, for example ensuring that the hazards are identified and the risks are assessed and controlled; and requiring information and training about the hazards and the safe handling of the substances to be made available to people handling the substances; to allocate responsibilities to people in relation to dangerous substances; to regulate dangerous substances, including by providing for authorisation, licensing, notification and registration schemes for dangerous substances.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.act.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2016)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX