PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 783
Power to give dangerous situation direction
PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 783
Power to give dangerous situation direction
783 Power to give dangerous situation direction
(1) This section applies if
an inspector reasonably believes—
(a) a dangerous situation exists; and
(b)
a person is in a position to take steps to prevent, remove or minimise the
risk.
(2) The inspector may give the person a written direction (a
"dangerous situation direction" ) to take steps reasonably necessary to
prevent, remove or minimise the risk within a stated reasonable period.
(3)
The direction may also state—
(a) the steps the inspector reasonably
believes are necessary to prevent, remove or minimise the risk; or
(b) that
the person must notify the inspector or authorised officer when the person has
complied with the dangerous situation direction; or
(c) that an inspector or
an authorised officer proposes, at a stated time or at stated intervals, to
enter premises of which the person is the occupier to check compliance with
the direction.
