3This Act applies to the operation or use of high risk plant, affecting

3 This Act applies to the operation or use of high risk plant, affecting public safety, even if the plant is not situated, operated or used at a workplace or for use in carrying out work. 4 For the purposes of section 3— (a) a reference in this Act to carrying out work includes a reference to the operation and use of high risk plant affecting public safety; and (b) a reference in this Act to a workplace includes a reference to any high risk plant affecting public safety and the premises at or in which the plant is situated or used; and (c) a reference in this Act to work health and safety (however expressed) includes a reference to public health and safety. 5 The operation of this schedule is subject to any exclusions or modifications prescribed by regulation. 6 In this schedule: dangerous goods means anything prescribed by regulation as dangerous goods. high risk plant means plant prescribed by regulation as high risk plant. premises includes a vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other mobile structure.

Division 2.1.1 Establishment, functions and powers Section 2.1