52Command structure

52 Command structure

(1) For a facility that is manned, the safety case must specify—

(a) an office or position at the facility, the occupant of which is in command of the facility and responsible for its safe operation when on duty; and

(b) an office or position at the facility, the occupant of which is responsible for implementing and supervising procedures in the event of an emergency at the facility; and

(c) the command structure that will apply in the event of an emergency at the facility.

The same person may occupy both of the offices or positions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b).

(2) The safety case must also describe, in detail, the means by which the operator will ensure that, as far as reasonably practicable—

(a) the offices or positions mentioned in subregulation (1) are continuously occupied while the facility is in operation; and

(b) the person who occupies each office or position mentioned in subregulation (1) has the necessary skills, training and ability to perform the functions of the office or position; and

(c) the identity of the persons who occupy each office or position and the command structure can, at all times, be readily ascertained by any person at the facility.