Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT 2004 - SECT 11

For this Act, "handle" a dangerous substance includes the following:

        (a)     import or export the substance;

        (b)     manufacture, process or treat the substance;

        (c)     supply , receive or dispense the substance;

        (d)     mark or label an article, container or package of the substance, or placard or put up signs in relation to the substance;

        (e)     pack, consign or carry the substance;

        (f)     store the substance;

        (g)     possess, or otherwise have custody or control of, the substance;

        (h)     use the substance;

              (i)     dispose of the substance or render it harmless.

Examples for par (d)

1     label a container of a dangerous substance in accordance with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code

2     put up warning signs around a factory about hazards associated with a dangerous substance used at the factory

3     attach a placard to a building that includes the hazchem code under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code for a dangerous substance stored at the building

Note 1     The dictionary defines the following terms:

              •     carry

              •     dispose of

              •     export

              •     import

              •     manufacture

              •     supply.

Note 2     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).