378Emergency plan to be put into action if a major incident occurs

378 Emergency plan to be put into action if a major incident occurs

(1) The operator of a major hazard facility who has prepared an emergency plan for the facility must put the emergency plan into effect immediately if—

(a) a major incident occurs; or

(b) an uncontrolled event or incident occurs that could reasonably be expected to lead to a major incident.

(2) Immediately after becoming aware that a major incident has occurred, the operator of a major hazard facility must notify the emergency services that have responsibility for the area in which the major hazard facility is located.