Your legal duties
New regulations for Occupational Health and Safety came into effect on 1 July 2007.
The OHS Regulations contain requirements for the control of risks associated with major hazard facilities. These obligations are addressed in Chapter 5 of the regulations.
The OHS Regulations set out criteria for determining whether a facility is a major hazard facility, based on the type and quantity of materials kept.
To do this, the regulations impose specific legal responsibilities on the operatorof a major hazard facility and employers for the safe management or control of the facility.
Visit the operators and employees sections of this guide for details of the specific duties relating to major hazard facilities.
What’s new
The regulations incorporate the existing obligations for operators of major hazard facilities.
They reduce the administrative burden on employers by enabling WorkSafe to advise operators of registration expiry for a new or expanding MHF before they need to apply for a licence.
There are also clearer provisions for the prevention of unauthorised access to a major hazard facility.
Related Links
- OHS Act 2004
- OHS Regulations 2007
- Laws and regulations
- Regulations fact sheet - major hazard facilities
