Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981
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Part 1 Introduction 1 Objects The objects of this Schedule are, in relation to facilities located in the adjacent area: (a) to secure the occupational health and safety and welfare of persons at or near those facilities; (b) to protect persons at or near those facilities from risks to occupational health and safety arising out of activities being conducted at those facilities; (c) to ensure expert advice is available on occupational health and safety matters in relation to those facilities; (d) to promote an occupational environment for members of the workforce at those facilities that is adapted to their needs relating to health and safety; and (e) to foster a consultative relationship between all relevant persons concerning the health, safety and welfare of members of the workforce at those facilities.