45Interpretation

45 Interpretation

(1) For paragraph 41 (1) (b) of Schedule 7 to the Act, the prescribed period in relation to a facility to which these Regulations apply is 3 days.

(2) For the definition of dangerous occurrence in clause 2 of Schedule 7 to the Act, a dangerous occurrence is an occurrence, at a facility, that:

(a) did not cause, but could reasonably have caused:

(i) the death of, or serious personal injury to, a person; or

(ii) a member of the workforce to be incapacitated from performing work for the period mentioned in subregulation (1); or

(b) was any of the following:

(i) a fire or explosion;

(ii) a collision of a marine vessel with the facility;

(iii) an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbon vapour exceeding 1 kg;

(iv) an uncontrolled release of petroleum liquids exceeding 80 litres;

(v) a well kick exceeding 50 barrels;

(vi) an unplanned event that required the emergency response plan to be implemented;

(vii) damage to safety-critical equipment; or

(c) was of another kind that a reasonable operator would consider to require an immediate investigation.

Note The meaning of facility in this regulation is explained in subregulation 3 (1).