39Safety management system consultation

39 Safety management system consultation

(1) If the premises at which explosives are to be manufactured are a permanent location, a safety management system must provide for consultation with employees at the premises and any contractors who enter the premises in relation to—

(a) implementing the safety management system, including the specific procedures that the employees or contractors are required to follow to assist the licensee to implement the safety management system; and

(b) the emergency plan required under regulation 38(2)(e).

(2) The emergency plan required under regulation 38(2)(e) must be developed in consultation with either Fire Rescue Victoria or the Country Fire Authority (whichever is appropriate).

A licensee who is an employer is also subject to consultation requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 in developing a safety management system.