When is a dangerous goods site also a major hazard facility (MHF)?

A place is a major hazard facility (MHF) if: it stores, handles or processes quantities of specified dangerous goods that exceed specified threshold quantities;

Are you a possible major hazard facility?

Does a site’s dangerous goods inventory exceed the critical quantity?

Requirements of different stages of life for a major hazard facility

Legislative requirements of different stages of life for a major hazard facility, including commencement and decommissioning.

Preparing a safety report for a major hazard facility (MHF)

Guidance to operators of major hazard facilities (MHF) for the development of safety reports under the Act and the Regulations.

Revision of a major hazard facility safety report

An operator of a facility must review and update the safety report, including the risk assessment and safety management system within the safety report as requi

Notifying that critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances will be exceeded

Places that intend to have quantities of Schedule 1 substances greater than the critical quantity are required to notify the Chief Officer.

Reporting a major hazard facility incident

Find out what to report and how to report a major hazard facility incident.