The obligation
Operators of major hazard facilities must be licensed and comply with detailed safety management system, notification, and emergency plan requirements under Chapter 9.
Chapter 9 of the WHS Regulation 2011 (Qld) applies to facilities that store or handle threshold quantities of specified hazardous materials. Operators must obtain a major hazard facility (MHF) licence, establish a safety management system, prepare a safety report, notify WorkSafe Queensland, and maintain an emergency plan. Obligations attach to operators and PCBUs at the facility.
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- Operators of major hazard facilities must be licensed and comply with detailed safety management system, notification, and emergency plan requirements under Chapter 9.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Major Hazard Facilities – WHS Regulation 2011 is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 > Chapter 9 – Major Hazard Facilities § Ch 9.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Major Hazard Facilities – WHS Regulation 2011 is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, Operators of major hazard facilities must be licensed and comply with detailed safety management system, notification, and emergency plan requirements under Chapter 9.
What changed recently?
Major Hazard Facilities – WHS Regulation 2011 was last updated on 9 August 2026.
