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Major Hazard Facility Guidelines

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Introduction

These guidelines prepared by the CHEM services to provide information and assistance to occupiers to enable them to better understand and fulfil their obligations, particularly under Part 4 of the DGSM Act. They mirror the intent of the National Standard ensuring Queensland maintains national consistency.

A - Introduction to the Guidelines (May '02)

This guideline describes the general intent of the Act, introduces other guidelines available and gives a brief insight into the safety report process and the associated review process. Click here to view (PDF: 605 KB).

B - Notification and Classification (May '02)

Where a possible MHF has a quantity of hazardous material greater than the amounts prescribed in Schedule 2 of the DGSM Regulation 2001, this guideline details the notification process and describes the classification procedure undertaken by the regulatory authority. Click here to view (PDF / 408 KB).

C - Systematic Risk Assessment (May '02)

This guideline provides guidance on the completion of the SRA. Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques are discussed and the concept of risk being 'as low as reasonably practicable' is introduced. Click here to view (PDF / 1004 KB).

D - Emergency Plans and Procedures (May '02)

The content of emergency plans is discussed in this guideline along with consultation processes, review processes, the provision of information and response to a hazardous materials emergency. Click here to view (PDF / 638 KB).

E - Education and Training (May '02)

The requirement for employees to have the appropriate standard of competency to safely carry out their duties is discussed in this guideline along with details on how to maintain those standards. Click here to view (PDF / 650 KB).

F - Safety Management Systems (May '02)

This guideline provides guidance on the content and structure of an occupier's SMS, addressing key features such as framework, commitment and leadership, planning, implementation, monitoring, measurement and evaluation and auditing and review. Click here to view (PDF / 991 KB).

G - Community Consultation (May '02)

Details of the community consultation process as required by the Act are addressed in this guideline. The methods for identifying the consultation area and who to consult are explained with details of the content of the information to be provided to the community. The CHEM services publication Community Consultation and Communication Guidelines provides further details on consultation methodologies. Click here to view (PDF / 773 KB).

H - Modifications (May '02)

This guideline provides information on the management of modifications at a MHF with respect to the occupier's obligations under the DGSM Act. Click here to view (PDF / 632 KB).

I - Accidents and Near Misses (May '02)

This guideline explains what constitutes a major accident or near miss and the notification process required to be followed. The processes of investigation, reporting and consultation are also discussed. Click here to view (PDF / 612 KB).

J - Safety Report (May '02)

This guideline provides guidance on the content and structure of an occupier's safety report. Click here to view (PDF / 659 KB).

Community Consultation - Community Consultation and Communication Guidelines

These guidelines have been produced to help Major Hazard Facilities comply with their obligations under the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 to undertake community consultation and communication.

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