Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated Regulations(1) The operator of a major hazard facility must, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate the risk of a major incident occurring.
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Act compliance—sections 21, 23 and 26 (see regulation 7).
(2) If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk of a major incident occurring, the operator must reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by adopting risk control measures.
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Act compliance—sections 21, 23 and 26 (see regulation 7).
(3) The operator of a major hazard facility must adopt risk control measures that, if a major incident occurs, will reduce so far as is reasonably practicable its magnitude and the severity of its consequences to persons both on-site and off-site.
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1 Act compliance—sections 21, 23 and 26 (see regulation 7).
2 Part 4 of the Act sets out the duty of the employer to consult with employees, including in respect of making decisions about the measures to be taken to control risks to health or safety. This consultation must involve the health and safety representative (if any). See also regulation 21.