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11. Precaution against fire or explosion

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(1)

The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance, the carrier and the driver shall ensure that —

(a)

adequate precautionary measures are taken to prevent the hazardous substances from spilling, dropping, or being released during transportation; and

(b)

all precautions necessary for preventing a fire or an explosion are being observed.

(2)

The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance, the carrier and the driver shall ensure that suitable and efficient fire extinguishers are carried in an easily accessible position on every vehicle transporting any hazardous substance.

Subregulation 1

The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance, the carrier and the driver shall ensure that —

(a)

adequate precautionary measures are taken to prevent the hazardous substances from spilling, dropping, or being released during transportation; and

(b)

all precautions necessary for preventing a fire or an explosion are being observed.

Subregulation 2

The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance, the carrier and the driver shall ensure that suitable and efficient fire extinguishers are carried in an easily accessible position on every vehicle transporting any hazardous substance.

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