The obligation
PCBUs holding hazardous chemicals at or above 10% of Schedule 15 threshold quantities face additional obligations, including licensed major hazard facility requirements.
Where chemicals are present at ≥10% of prescribed threshold quantities in WHS Regulations Schedule 15, the PCBU must consult Safe Work Australia's Major Hazard Facility guidance and may be required to obtain a major hazard facility licence from the relevant regulator. The Code provides an early-warning cross-reference but full obligations are in the WHS Regulations Pt 9.1.
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- PCBUs holding hazardous chemicals at or above 10% of Schedule 15 threshold quantities face additional obligations, including licensed major hazard facility requirements.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Major hazard facility threshold obligations (Schedule 15) is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace > Major Hazard Facilities § Foreword / Ch 8.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Major hazard facility threshold obligations (Schedule 15) is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs holding hazardous chemicals at or above 10% of Schedule 15 threshold quantities face additional obligations, including licensed major hazard facility requirements.
What changed recently?
Major hazard facility threshold obligations (Schedule 15) was last updated on 26 August 2026.
