52Directions for independent studies or audits

52 Directions for independent studies or audits

(1)  An authorised officer may direct the occupier of an explosives location to –

(a) have an independent study or audit carried out into a prescribed matter; and

(b) give the Secretary a copy of the study or audit.

(2)  The direction is to state –

(a) the reasons for requiring the study or audit to be carried out and its objectives; and

(b) that the person who carries out the study or audit must be a person approved by the Secretary.

(3)  For subsection (2)(b) , the Secretary may approve a person only if –

(a) the person has relevant qualifications to carry out the study or audit; and

(b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person is able to provide an independent study or audit.

(4)  The Crown is not liable to pay for or contribute to the costs of the independent study or audit.

(5)  In this section –

prescribed matter means –

(a) risks arising out of the operation of the explosives location; or

(b) the safety of part or all of any handling system, building or other structure at the explosives location; or

(c) an explosives emergency or dangerous situation at the explosives location; or

(d) the adequacy of emergency plans, safety management systems and safety reports for the explosives location.