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Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001.

País/Territorio
Australia
Subdivisión territorial
Queensland
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2001 (2009)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act about the safe management in Queensland of the storage and handling of hazardous materials, particularly dangerous goods and combustible liquids, and the management of major hazard facilities and emergencies involving hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
Materia
Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Sustancias peligrosas Contaminación del suelo/calidad Cumplimiento/aplicación Inspección Clasificación/declasificación Sistema de alerta temprana
Área geográphica
Asia y Pacifico, Australia y Nueva Zelandia, Océano Índico, Oceania, Pacífico Sur
Resumen

This Act regulates the management, the storage and handling of hazardous materials, dangerous goods and combustible liquids, it consists of 188 sections and is divided into 11 Parts. It sets safety obligations for everyone involved in the management of dangerous goods, including, employees, manufacturers, importers and suppliers (Part 2). Part 3 empowers the Minister to make recognised standards stating the way to achieve an acceptable level of risk. Part 4, under the title “major hazards facilities”, covers all issues related to the identification and classification of major hazard facilities and possible major hazard facilities. It also spells out related obligations of all involved in the management of such facilities. Part 5, “dangerous goods location” sets notice requirements for dangerous goods location and defines emergency plans and procedures that must be prepared. Part 6 regulates the appointment and powers of authorised officers under the Act. It also defines their role and powers in securing the enforcement of the Act. Part 7 deals with emergencies that might occur, while Part 8 covers investigations and inquiries into major accidents. Part 9 regulates appeals and Part 10 other legal proceeding related to the Act.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

Referencias - Legislación

Implementado por

Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001.

Legislación | Australia | 2001 (2010)

Palabra clave: Sustancias peligrosas, Autorización/permiso

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX