(1)  The operator of a licensed major hazard facility must review and as necessary revise the following, in accordance with this regulation:

(a) the safety assessment for the facility in order to ensure the adequacy of the control measures to be implemented by the operator;

(b) the major hazard facility's emergency plan;

(c) the major hazard facility's safety management system.

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)  Without limiting subregulation (1) , the operator must conduct a review and revision in the following circumstances:

(a) a modification to the major hazard facility is proposed;

(b) a control measure implemented under regulation 566 does not minimise the relevant risk so far as is reasonably practicable;

Example

An effectiveness test indicates a deficiency in the control measure.

(c) a new major hazard risk is identified;

(d) the results of consultation by the operator under Part 9.5 indicate that a review is necessary;

(e) a health and safety representative requests a review under subregulation (5) ;

(f) the regulator requires the review;

(g) at least once every 5 years.

(3)  In reviewing and revising the safety assessment, the operator must comply with the requirements set out in regulation 555(2) , (3) and (4) .

(4)  In reviewing and revising the emergency plan, the operator must consult with the emergency service organisations referred to in regulation 557(2) .

(5)  A health and safety representative for workers at a major hazard facility may request a review if the representative reasonably believes that –

(a) a circumstance referred to in subregulation (2)(a) , (b) , (c) or (d) affects or may affect the health and safety of a member of the work group represented by the health and safety representative; and

(b) the operator has not adequately conducted a review in response to the circumstance.