GENERAL

The purpose of this e-legislative update is to update and inform all entities with regards to the  Promulgation of Major Hazard Installation Regulations, 2022, as set be Department of Employment and Labour

This e-legislative update is provided to all users free of charge.

WHO NEEDS TO READ THIS?

This e-legislative fee update is intended for all entities who work with Major Hazard Installations.

WHY IS THIS E-LEGISLATIVE UPDATE IMPORTANT?

This e-legislative is important because of the serious nature that working in a space that is conducive to risks present to employees and other persons in the workplace. These Regulations have been promulgated to manage and control workplace Major Hazard Installations risks and it is important to communicate any changes in these Regulations so that the employer can be aware of them make adjustments to any measures that may need them.

Scope of application

1. These Regulations apply to - 

  1. Major hazard installations
  2. Establishments with the prescribed quantity of substances listed in Chapter 2 or 2; and
  3. Major pipeline establishments.

2. These Regulations, excluding regulations 11, 12 and 13, apply to low hazard establishments.

3. These Regulations, excluding regulations 12 and 13, apply to medium hazard establishments.

4. Regulations 14 and 15 apply to local government.

5. Regulations 21 and 22 apply to an approved inspection authority.

6. These Regulations do not apply to nuclear installations registered in terms of the Nuclear Energy Act. 1993 (Act No. 131 of 1993)