554Identification of major incidents and major incident hazards

554 Identification of major incidents and major incident hazards

(1)  The operator of a determined major hazard facility must identify –

(a) all major incidents that could occur in the course of the operation of the major hazard facility; and

(b) all major incident hazards for the major hazard facility, including major incident hazards relating to the security of the major hazard facility.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(2)  In complying with subregulation (1) , the operator must have regard to any advice and recommendations given by –

(a) the emergency service organisations with responsibility for the area in which the major hazard facility is located; and

(b) any government department or agency with a regulatory role in relation to major hazard facilities.

(3)  The operator must document –

(a) all identified major incidents and major incident hazards; and

(b) the criteria and methods used in identifying the major incidents and major incident hazards; and

(c) any external conditions under which the major incident hazards, including those relating to the security of the major hazard facility, might give rise to the major incidents.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.