Regulation 3 Plastic containers manufactured, imported or supplied for use at work as containers for petroleum-spirit

(1)

It shall be the duty of any person who manufactures, imports or supplies any plastic container for use at work as a container for petroleum-spirit to ensure that it—

(a)

is made of suitable materials which are safe for the purpose and which ensure that the performance of the container is not significantly diminished by exposure to naturally occurring ultra violet radiation;

(b)

has a nominal capacity of 5 litres or less and a total capacity of at least 10% and not more than 15% greater than the nominal capacity; in this sub-paragraph “nominal capacity” means the maximum volume of liquid the container is intended to hold, at 20°C;

(c)

is designed and constructed so as to prevent any of the contents from escaping when subjected to the stresses and strains of normal keeping and use and to have the means whereby petroleum-spirit can be poured safely from it; and

(d)

is marked or labelled in accordance with the provisions set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

(2)

In any proceedings for an offence consisting of a contravention of paragraph (1) of this Regulation, it shall be a defence for any person who supplied the plastic container but did not manufacture it to prove that he took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the commission of the offence.