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91-191 - General

Section 63
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Where container for liquid hazardous substance in a pit
63(1)Where a container used for storing a liquid hazardous substance is located in a pit below ground level, an employer shall ensure that
(a) the pit
(i) is constructed of concrete, masonry or other impervious material,
(ii) has sufficient space between the walls and the tanks to permit the passage of a person, and
(iii) is kept free of water; and
(b) the container
(i) is provided with a cover and a means of safe access for employees who perform inspection and maintenance duties in respect of the container, and
(ii) is mounted at least 400 mm above the floor of the pit.
63(2)An employer shall ensure that the control valve on a container referred to in subsection (1) is
(a) situated or designed so that it can be turned without any employee entering the pit, and
(b) provided with a locking device operated from outside the pit.