The obligation
The Regulations provide for the safe operation of major hazard facilities to reduce the likelihood of a serious incident.
The Authority may require operators of 2 or more major hazard facilities to co-ordinate preparation of their safety cases where necessary for safe operation or effective safety management.
- What
- The Regulations provide for the safe operation of major hazard facilities to reduce the likelihood of a serious incident.
- Source
- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Major hazard facilities – co-ordination of safety cases is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 5.2 – Major hazard facilities.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Major hazard facilities – co-ordination of safety cases is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, The Regulations provide for the safe operation of major hazard facilities to reduce the likelihood of a serious incident.
What changed recently?
Major hazard facilities – co-ordination of safety cases was last updated on 19 October 2026.