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PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) REGULATIONS 2005 (NO 150 OF 2005) - REG 83

83—Meaning of dangerous occurrence

For the purposes of the definition of "dangerous occurrence" in clause 3 of Schedule 7 to the Act, a dangerous occurrence is an occurrence, at a facility, that—

            (a)         did not cause, but could reasonably have caused—

                  (i)         the death of, or serious personal injury to, a person; or

                  (ii)         a member of the workforce to be incapacitated from performing work for the period mentioned in regulation 82; or

            (b)         was any of the following:

                  (i)         a fire or explosion;

                  (ii)         a collision of a marine vessel with the facility;

                  (iii)         an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbon vapour exceeding 1 kg;

                  (iv)         an uncontrolled release of petroleum liquids exceeding 80 litres;

                  (v)         a well kick exceeding 50 barrels;

                  (vi)         an unplanned event that required the emergency response plan to be implemented;

                  (vii)         damage to safety-critical equipment; or

            (c)         was of another kind that a reasonable operator would consider to require an immediate investigation.

Note—

The meaning of "facility" in this regulation is explained in regulation 42.



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