3Objects

3 Objects

The object of these Regulations is to ensure that:

(a) offshore petroleum facilities are constructed, installed, operated, modified and decommissioned in Commonwealth waters only in accordance with safety cases that have been accepted by the Safety Authority; and

(b) safety cases for offshore petroleum facilities or proposed offshore petroleum facilities make provision for the following matters in relation to the health and safety of persons at or near the facilities:

(i) the identification of hazards, and assessment of risks;

(ii) the implementation of measures to eliminate the hazards, or otherwise control the risks;

(iii) a comprehensive and integrated system for management of the hazards and risks;

(iv) monitoring, audit, review and continuous improvement; and

(c) the risks to the health and safety of persons at the facilities are reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable.