(1) The operator of a
licensed major hazard facility must review and as necessary revise the
following, in accordance with this regulation:
(a) the
safety assessment for the facility in order to ensure the adequacy of the
control measures to be implemented by the operator;
(b) the
major hazard facility's emergency plan;
(c) the
major hazard facility's safety management system.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(2) Without limiting
subregulation (1), the operator must conduct a review and revision in the
following circumstances:
(a) a
modification to the major hazard facility is proposed;
(b) a
control measure implemented under regulation 566 does not minimise the
relevant risk so far as is reasonably practicable;
Example—
An effectiveness test indicates a deficiency in the control measure.
(c) a
new major hazard risk is identified;
(d) the
results of consultation by the operator under Chapter 9 Part 5
indicate that a review is necessary;
(e) a
health and safety representative requests a review under
subregulation (5);
(f) the
regulator requires the review;
(g) at
least once every 5 years.
(3) In reviewing and
revising the safety assessment, the operator must comply with the requirements
set out in regulation 555(2), (3) and (4).
(4) In reviewing and
revising the emergency plan, the operator must consult with the emergency
service organisations referred to in regulation 557(2).
(5) A health and
safety representative for workers at a major hazard facility may request a
review if the representative reasonably believes that—
(a) a
circumstance referred to in subregulation (2)(a), (b), (c) or (d) affects
or may affect the health and safety of a member of the work group represented
by the health and safety representative; and
(b) the
operator has not adequately conducted a review in response to the
circumstance.