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PART IIIE+W+SMinimum requirements governing signs on containers and pipes
[F11. Containers used at work for chemical substances or mixtures classified as hazardous according to the criteria for any physical or health hazard class in accordance with the CLP Regulation, and containers used for storage of such hazardous substances or mixtures, together with the visible pipes containing or transporting such hazardous substances or mixtures, must be labelled with the relevant hazard pictograms in accordance with that Regulation.E+W+S
Paragraph 1 does not apply to containers used at work for brief periods nor to containers whose contents change frequently, provided that alternative adequate measures are taken, in particular for information and/or training which guarantee the same level of protection.
The labels referred to in paragraph 1 may be:
replaced by warning signs as provided for in Part II, using the same pictograms or symbols. If there is no equivalent warning sign in Schedule 1, Part II, the relevant hazard pictogram, as laid down in Annex V to the CLP Regulation must be used.
supplemented by additional information, such as the name and/or formula of the hazardous substance or mixture and details of the hazard.
for the transporting of containers at the place of work, supplemented or replaced by signs applicable throughout the Union for the transport of hazardous substances or mixtures.]
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2. Signs must be mounted as follows:E+W+S
on the visible side(s),
in unpliable, self-adhesive or painted form.
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I1Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 2 in force at 1.4.1996, see reg. 1
3. Where appropriate, the signs referred to in paragraph 1 of this Part must have the intrinsic features defined in paragraph 1.4 of Part II and must fulfil the conditions of use for signboards laid down in paragraph 2 of Part II.E+W+S
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I2Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 3 in force at 1.4.1996, see reg. 1
4. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the labels used on pipes must be positioned visibly in the vicinity of the most dangerous points, such as valves and joints, and at reasonable intervals.E+W+S
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 4 in force at 1.4.1996, see reg. 1
5. Areas, rooms or enclosures used for the storage of significant quantities of [F2hazardous substances or mixtures] must be indicated by a suitable warning sign taken from paragraph 3.2 of Part II, or markied as provided in paragraph 1 of Part III, unless the labelling of the individual packages or containers is adequate for this purpose, taking into account Part II, paragraph 1.5 with regard to dimensions.E+W+S
Stores of a number of [F2hazardous substances or mixtures] may be indicated by the warning sign for general danger.
The signs or labels referred to above must be positioned, as appropriate, near the storage area or on the door leading into the storage room.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (1.6.2015) by The Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals (Amendments to Secondary Legislation) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/21), regs. 1(3), 3(4)(d)(ii)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 5 in force at 1.4.1996, see reg. 1
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