Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

See all

WHS laws in your jurisdiction

Contact your regulator

Data and Research

We collect, analyse and publish data and information on work health and safety and workers' compensation.

See our data

See our latest
Key work health and safety statistics

explore our data

Resources and Publications

We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.

See all

Read our Codes of Practice

read the codes

Downloads

Download PDF - 1.76 MB
Download DOC - 284.5 KB

This guide helps major hazard facilities (MHF) operators prepare a safety case for their MHF. The regulator will ask for this when the operator applies for an MHF license. 

A safety case is written information about the hazards and risks that could lead to a major incident at an MHF. 

It should show how the operator can control the hazards and risks, or how they will control them. The safety case needs to prove that the controls will allow the facility to operate safely. 

The guide tells operators: 

  • the steps to prepare the safety case  

  • what content needs to be in a safety case 

  • how the safety case can prove that they have done everything possible to reduce hazards and risks. 

This is one of 9 guides to help MHF operators understand Chapter 9 – Major hazard facilities in the model WHS Regulations. 

Supporting information 

Publication Date:

Publication type:

Guide

Tags:

Hazardous chemicals
Safety by industry and business
Identify, assess and control hazards
Major hazard facilities

Was the document on this page helpful?
Why?
Why not?

Further Advice

SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.