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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 59 · clause 59 · NLR 5/12

PART VI OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS — Storage of hazardous substances

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(1) A hazardous substance shall be stored in a designated area, in a manner which ensures that it can not readily fall, become dislodged, suffer damage, or be exposed to conditions of extreme temperature.

59(2)

A designated storage area for a hazardous substance shall be

59(a)

designed and constructed to provide for the safe containment of the contents;

59(b)

clearly identified by signs, placards or similar means;

59(c)

designed and maintained to allow the safe movement of workers, equipment and material;

59(d)

provided with adequate ventilation and lighting; and

59(e)

in a location not normally occupied by workers, including a lunchroom, eating area, change room, clothing storage locker or passenger compartment of a vehicle.

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