The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail Regulations 1994
1Citation, commencement and interpretation
2Application
3Construction of freight containers, tank containers, tank wagons and wagons.
4Testing, examination and maintenance of tank containers and tank wagons
5Certification of testing, examination and maintenance of tank containers and tank wagons
6Keeping of documents
7Information relating to dangerous goods to be received by operators
8Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods
9Prohibition against overfilling tank containers and tank wagons
10Openings, valves and caps to be securely closed before commencement of journey
11Segregation of dangerous goods
12Safe carriage and security
13Prevention of fire, explosion and leakage
14Loading
15Packages
16Marshalling and formation of trains
17Labelling and marking of freight containers, tank containers, tank wagons and wagons
18Information, instruction and dining for train crews and other persons connected with the carriage of dangerous goods
19Restrictions on the carriage of explosives
20Emergency arrangements
21Provisions relating exclusively to the safe carriage of radioactive material
22Defence in criminal proceedings for contravening these Regulations
23Exemption certificates
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1994 No. 670

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail Regulations 1994

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 15(1), (2), (4)(b), (5)(b) and (6)(b) and 82(3)(a) of and paragraphs 1(1), (2) and (3), 3, 6, 12, 14 and 16 of Schedule 3 to the Health and Safety at Work etc.Act 19741 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf and for the purpose of giving effect without modifications to proposals submitted to him by the Health and Safety Commission under section 11(2)(d) of the said Act after the carrying out by the said Commission of consultations in accordance with section 50(3) of that Act, hereby makes the following Regulations: