Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:531
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 531
Character Range: 699977–700514

531  Meaning of major incident
 (1) In this Chapter, a major incident at a major hazard facility is an occurrence that:
 (a) results from an uncontrolled event at the major hazard facility involving, or potentially involving, Schedule 15 chemicals; and
 (b) exposes a person to a serious risk to health or safety emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to the occurrence.
 (2) Without limiting subregulation (1), an occurrence includes any of the following:
 (a) escape, spillage or leakage;
 (b) implosion, explosion or fire.