♦ Distributors of the substances and preparations discussed
above are obligated to accept these items back after use or to
ensure they are accepted by a third party of their choosing.
♦ Maintenance and decommissioning of items containing refrig‐
erant that are named in the legislation Substances and prep‐
arations named in this legislation may only be accepted by
those with the necessary expertise and technical equipment.
Criminal offenses and infringements of the law
♦ Willfully or negligently venting refrigerant into the air when op‐
erating, repairing or decommissioning items that contain re‐
frigerant constitutes a violation of the laws and legislation
described above.
Technical Regulations For Compressed Gases (TRG) 400, 401,
402
Note
The TRG are listed (concerning vehicle manufacturers and work‐
shops) below.
♦ TRG 400 (general regulations for charging systems)
– Definition of terms and explanatory notes
– Charging systems
– Charging systems are systems for filling mobile compressed-
gas vessels. The charging system includes the premises and
facilities concerned.
– Charging system requiring permits
Note
♦
Charging systems requiring a permit are ones used to transfer
compressed gases to mobile compressed-gas vessels for
supplying to third parties.
♦
Charging systems not requiring a permit are ones used for
transferring compressed gases to mobile compressed-gas
vessels for internal use only.
♦ TRG 401 (installation of charging systems)
– Does not apply to vehicle manufacturers or workshops.
♦ TRG 402 (operation of charging systems)
– Employees and employee instruction
Note
Employees are to be given instruction on the following topics be‐
fore beginning work and at regular, appropriate intervals, however
at least once a year
• Hazards specifically associated with handling compressed
gases.
• Safety regulations, particularly the applicable TRG.
• Procedures in the event of malfunction, damage and acci‐
dents.
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