The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996

2.—(1) Any person who designs, manufactures, imports or supplies any transportable pressure receptacle or any article which is intended to be a component part thereof shall ensure that sub-paragraph (2) below is complied with.

(2) The transportable pressure receptacle or article, as the case may be, shall be—

(a) properly designed and properly constructed from suitable material, so as to prevent danger;

(b) so designed and constructed that all necessary examinations for preventing danger can be carried out; and

(c) provided with such protective devices as may be necessary for preventing danger; and any such device which is designed to release contents shall do so safely, so far as is practicable.

(3) The employer of a person who modifies or repairs a transportable pressure receptacle at work shall ensure that nothing about the way in which it is modified or repaired gives rise to danger or otherwise impairs the operation of any protective device or inspection facility.