Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Carboys
65(1)In this section
“carboy” means a bottle or rectangular container for liquids of at least 20 litres capacity and made of glass, plastic or metal.
65(2)An employer shall ensure that a carboy containing a liquid hazardous substance is
(a) individually encased in baskets or boxes cushioned with noncombustible packing,
(b) stored in a separate storage area or building with concrete floors having anti-acid protection or with brick floors that are properly drained to catch basins,
(c) not piled on top of another carboy,
(d) placed in a suitable storage rack or on wooden strips laid on the floor,
(e) not subjected to dampness, extreme heat or sudden changes in temperature,
(f) transported to and from the storage area by equipment designed for the purpose, and
(g) emptied with the use of equipment designed for the purpose.
65(3)An employer shall ensure that a carboy is examined and found to be in good condition before being filled with a liquid hazardous substance.