Changes to farm fuel tanks under new HSNO Act requirements

‘Dangerous Goods’ were transferred into the HSNO Act on 1 April 2004, which means changes to the way products like petrol and diesel are controlled.
Under the new law, Dangerous Goods Licenses will have to be replaced by ‘Location Test Certificates’ (for petrol only). Additionally, fuel storage tanks may be required to have a tank test certificate.
Depending on your individual circumstances you may need to get a Location Test Certificate and a Tank Test Certificate, even though you have not had a Dangerous Goods License in the past.
Some people will be required to obtain an Approved Handler certificate (however most farmers should be exempt).

IMPORTANT: YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO ANYTHING BEFORE 1 OCTOBER 2004 AND EVEN AFTER THAT DATE THERE WILL BE A STAGED INTRODUCTION OF LOCATION TEST CERTIFICATES AND APPROVED HANDLER CERTIFICATES, WHERE THESE ARE REQUIRED.

Contact Southern Heating Fuels Ltd to discuss whether you are required to make any changes to your farm fuel storage facilities.

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