(1)  The operator of a determined major hazard facility must establish a safety management system for the operation of the major hazard facility, in accordance with this regulation.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(2)  The operator of a determined major hazard facility must implement the safety management system for the major hazard facility, so far as is reasonably practicable.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(3)  The safety management system must –

(a) provide a comprehensive and integrated system for the management of all aspects of risk control in relation to the occurrence and potential occurrence of major incidents at the major hazard facility; and

(b) be designed to be used by the operator as the primary means of ensuring the safe operation of the major hazard facility.

(4)  The safety management system must –

(a) be documented; and

(b) state the operator's safety policy, including the operator's broad aims in relation to the safe operation of the major hazard facility; and

(c) state the operator's specific safety objectives and describe the systems and procedures that will be used to achieve those objectives; and

(d) include the matters specified in Schedule 17 ; and

(e) be readily accessible to persons who use it.