General duty
- Protect people from fire and explosion and ensure emergency response Responsible Person
UK Statutory Instrument
1995
United Kingdom
The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995
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What's here
21 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
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- Responsible Person 21
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- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 22 duties
- The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 1995 16 duties
- Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 2017 11 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Assessment
- Assess risks for offshore installations and establish safety standards Responsible Person
Preparation for emergencies
- Establish emergency command and response arrangements for installations Responsible Person
Equipment for helicopter emergencies
- Keep emergency equipment near helicopter landing areas Responsible Person
Emergency response plan
- Create, maintain, and test an emergency response plan Responsible Person
Prevention of fire and explosion
- Prevent fire and explosion and manage ignition risks Responsible Person
Detection of incidents
- Install and maintain systems to detect leaks and gas build-up Responsible Person
Communication
- Establish emergency alarm and communication systems on installations Responsible Person
Control of emergencies
- Implement measures to control and limit emergencies Responsible Person
Mitigation of fire and explosion
- Protect persons on offshore installations from fire and explosion Responsible Person
Muster areas etc.
- Establish and maintain safe muster areas and emergency escape routes Responsible Person
Arrangements for evacuation
- Establish arrangements for safe evacuation from offshore installations Responsible Person
Means of escape
- Provide emergency means of escape from the installation Responsible Person
Arrangements for recovery and rescue
- Establish effective arrangements for emergency recovery and rescue Responsible Person
Suitability of personal protective equipment for use in an emergency
- Maintain a written scheme for emergency PPE testing and examination Responsible Person
Suitability and condition of plant
- Maintain suitable and working plant on offshore installations Responsible Person
Life–saving appliances
- Maintain and provide conspicuous life-saving appliances Responsible Person
Information regarding plant
- Provide information on hazardous areas and safety plant Responsible Person
Arrangements for early warning of major accidents
- Set up early warning systems for offshore major accidents Responsible Person
Initiation and direction of emergency response and liaison with external response authority
- Appoint persons to lead emergency responses in external waters Responsible Person
Inventory of equipment etc.
- Maintain an inventory of offshore installation equipment and personnel Responsible Person
Browse 35 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Interpretation
Application
Application
General duty
Assessment
Preparation for emergencies
Equipment for helicopter emergencies
Emergency response plan
Prevention of fire and explosion
Detection of incidents
Communication
Control of emergencies
Mitigation of fire and explosion
Muster areas etc.
Arrangements for evacuation
Means of escape
Arrangements for recovery and rescue
Suitability of personal protective equipment for use in an emergency
Suitability and condition of plant
Life–saving appliances
Information regarding plant
Certificates of exemption
Inventory of equipment etc.
Initiation and direction of emergency response and liaison with external response authority
Arrangements for early warning of major accidents
Certificates of exemption
Amendment of the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989
Amendment of the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989
Amendment of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992
Amendment of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992
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Revocation
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