UK Statutory Instrument
1996
United Kingdom
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996
At a glance
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 10
- Landlord 1
- Employer 1
- Licence Holder 1
- Manufacturer 1
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What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — INTRODUCTION
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Part II — CLASSIFICATION, PACKAGING AND LABELLING
Classification and ascertainment of other particulars of dangerous goods
- Classify and identify dangerous goods before consignment Any Person
Consignment of dangerous goods in packages
- Use safe, approved packaging for transporting dangerous goods Any Person
Use of marks on packagings
- Use only authorized and correct markings on dangerous goods packaging Any Person
Methods of marking or labelling packages
- Label and mark hazardous goods packages correctly Any Person
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part III — TRANSPORTABLE PRESSURE RECEPTACLES
Design, manufacture, modification and repair
- Ensure safety and technical compliance of transportable pressure receptacles Any Person
Approved Requirements, approval and certification
- Ensure transportable pressure receptacles are certified and marked Any Person
Marking of transportable pressure receptacles
- Ensure transportable pressure receptacles are tested and marked Any Person
Approved persons
- Ensure 'Approved Persons' follow proper procedures and conditions Any Person
Filling of transportable pressure receptacles
- Perform safety checks before and after filling gas cylinders Employer
Records
- Keep technical and design records for transportable pressure equipment Manufacturer
Part IV — MISCELLANEOUS
Defences and enforcement
2 years imprisonment- Breach of Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations Any Person
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Exemption certificates
Transitional defences
Amendments and revocations
Requirements of other Acts etc.
Schedules
SUBSIDIARY HAZARD SIGNS
- Use correct subsidiary hazard signs for dangerous goods Any Person
FEES FOR APPROVALS AND SURVEILLANCE INSPECTIONS
- Pay fees for person approvals and surveillance inspections Licence Holder
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTABLE PRESSURE RECEPTACLES MANU FACTURED BEFORE 1st JANUARY 1999 WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THE APPROVED REQUIREMENTS
- Ensure safety and certification of older transportable pressure receptacles Landlord
Browse 51 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
CLASSIFICATION AND ASCERTAINMENT OF OTHER PARTICULARS OF DANGEROUS GOODS
The danger signs to be used shall be those shown...
The words in column 7 of Part I of this...
Each danger sign shall be in the form of a...
Danger signs shall have a line of the same colour...
The subsidiary hazard signs to be used shall be those...
The words in column 3 of Part I of this...
Each subsidiary hazard sign shall be in the form of...
Subsidiary hazard signs shall have a line of the same...
CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH INDIVIDUAL RECEPTACLES NEED NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION 6(1)(e) AND PARTICULARS NEED NOT BE SHOWN ON PACKAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION 8(1)
On the making of an application to the Executive for...
On receipt of an application for approval, the Executive shall...
On determination of the application, the Executive shall prepare and...
If the cost stated under paragraph 3 differs from the...
In estimating or stating the cost of carrying out any...
Following a surveillance inspection under regulation 15(3) the Executive shall...
AMENDMENTS TO THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES IN HARBOUR AREAS REGULATIONS 1987
The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 shall be...
In regulation 2(1)— (a) for the definition of “approved carriage...
In regulation 3(2) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute the following sub-paragraph—...
In regulation 24(a)(ii) for the words “the Carriage of Dangerous...
In regulation 25— (a) in paragraph (1)(b)(ii) for the words...
In Schedule 1— (a) in note 3 for the words...
In sub-paragraph (d) of Schedule 3 for the words “the...
For the words “approved carriage list” wherever they occur in...
AMENDMENTS TO THE PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND TRANSPORTABLE GAS CONTAINERS REGULATIONS 1989
The Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations 1989 shall...
Schedule 5 is revoked.
In regulation 2(1)— (a) delete the definitions of “approved design...
In regulation 3— (a) in paragraph (1), for sub-paragraphs (a),...
In regulation 4— (a) in paragraph (1) delete the words...
Regulations 16 to 22 are revoked.
In paragraph (1) of regulation 24— (a) at the end...
Schedules 1 and 2 are revoked insofar as they relate...
In Part I of Schedule 2— (a) for paragraph 9...
In Part II of Schedule 2— (a) in paragraphs 2(a)...
REVOCATIONS
The requirements referred to in regulation 3(5)(b) are specified in...
(1) The manufacturer or, if he does not have a...
(1) Any person who designs, manufactures, imports or supplies any...
(1) No person shall supply or import a transportable pressure...
(1) From 1st January 1999, the owner of a transportable...
(1) From the 1st Januray 1999, the employer of a...
In these Regulations “competent person” means a competent individual person...
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below— (a) every employer shall...
(1) Every employer shall ensure that no person employed by...
(1) This paragraph applies to the re-rating of a transportable...
EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SCHEDULE 8 FOR TRANSPORT ABLE PRESSURE RECEPTACLES
The requirements of Schedule 8 shall not apply to any...
The requirements of Schedule 8 (other than paragraph 5(4) thereof)...
Paragraphs 3, 4, 5(1)(a) and 10(1) of Schedule 8 shall...
Other sections — not classified into a Part
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Browse 22 other unclassified sections
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application of these Regulations
Meaning of and revisions to the Approved Carriage List and other approved documents
Classification and ascertainment of other particulars of dangerous goods
Consignment of dangerous goods in packages
Use of marks on packagings
Particulars to be shown on packages containing dangerous goods
Derogations from regulation 9 of the supply Regulations and regulation 8 of these Regulations
Derogations from regulation 9 of the supply Regulations
Methods of marking or labelling packages
Design, manufacture, modification and repair
Approved Requirements, approval and certification
Marking of transportable pressure receptacles
Approved persons
Filling of transportable pressure receptacles
Records
Exemption certificates
Defences and enforcement
Transitional defences
Amendments and revocations
Requirements of other Acts etc.
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