556Control of risk

556  Control of risk  (1) The operator of a determined major hazard facility must implement control measures that:  (a) eliminate, so far as is reasonably practicable, the risk of a major incident occurring; or  (b) if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate that risk—minimise that risk so far as is reasonably practicable.  (2) The operator of a determined major hazard facility must implement risk control measures designed to minimise, in the event of a major incident occurring, its magnitude and the severity of its consequences to persons both on‑site and off‑site. Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.