AS 3780-2008
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The storage and handling of corrosive substances
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28-07-2008
25-07-2024
Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of corrosive substances, i.e. substances that meet the Class 8 classification criteria set out in the ADG Code. An outline of the hazards of corrosive substances and information on emergency planning and management are provided in appendices.
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CH-009
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Standard
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0 7337 8827 0
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44
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Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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Standards Australia
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Superseded
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This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of corrosive substances, i.e. substances that meet the Class 8 classification criteria of the ADG Code.
It also applies to other dangerous goods that are assigned a Class 8 subsidiary risk by the ADG Code, except where they are of Class 2 or where more stringent requirements apply under another relevant Australian Standard or applicable regulation.
This Standard provides minimum acceptable safety requirements for storage facilities, operating procedures, emergency planning and fire protection. It also provides technical guidance that may assist in the storage and handling of corrosive substances in accordance with the risk management requirements of NOHSC:1015 and legislation that draws on that document.
NOTE: A discussion of the hazards presented by corrosive substances is provided in Appendix A.
Originated as AS 3780.8-1990.
Previous edition AS 3780-1994.
Second edition 2008.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (February 2009).