- Enforced by
- HSE
- Status
- Amended (in force with amendments)
- Penalty ceiling
- Regulated
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Responsible Person — also bound by 108 other Acts
MH(CT)(S)A 2003
30 duties
What it requires
Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
s.004
General duty
Regulated
- Protect people from fire and explosion and ensure emergency responseResponsible Person
s.005
Assessment
Regulated
- Assess risks for offshore installations and establish safety standardsResponsible Person
s.006
Preparation for emergencies
Regulated
- Establish emergency command and response arrangements for installationsResponsible Person
s.007
Equipment for helicopter emergencies
Regulated
- Keep emergency equipment near helicopter landing areasResponsible Person
s.008
Emergency response plan
Regulated
- Create, maintain, and test an emergency response planResponsible Person
s.009
Prevention of fire and explosion
Regulated
- Prevent fire and explosion and manage ignition risksResponsible Person
s.010
Detection of incidents
Regulated
- Install and maintain systems to detect leaks and gas build-upResponsible Person
s.011
Communication
Regulated
- Establish emergency alarm and communication systems on installationsResponsible Person
s.012
Control of emergencies
Regulated
- Implement measures to control and limit emergenciesResponsible Person
s.013
Mitigation of fire and explosion
Regulated
- Protect persons on offshore installations from fire and explosionResponsible Person
s.014
Muster areas etc.
Regulated
- Establish and maintain safe muster areas and emergency escape routesResponsible Person
s.015
Arrangements for evacuation
Regulated
- Establish arrangements for safe evacuation from offshore installationsResponsible Person
s.016
Means of escape
Regulated
- Provide emergency means of escape from the installationResponsible Person
s.017
Arrangements for recovery and rescue
Regulated
- Establish effective arrangements for emergency recovery and rescueResponsible Person
s.018
Suitability of personal protective equipment for use in an emergency
Regulated
- Maintain a written scheme for emergency PPE testing and examinationResponsible Person
s.019
Suitability and condition of plant
Regulated
- Maintain suitable and working plant on offshore installationsResponsible Person
s.020
Life–saving appliances
Regulated
- Maintain and provide conspicuous life-saving appliancesResponsible Person
s.021
Information regarding plant
Regulated
- Provide information on hazardous areas and safety plantResponsible Person
s.arrangements for early warning of major accidents
Arrangements for early warning of major accidents
Regulated
- Set up early warning systems for offshore major accidentsResponsible Person
s.initiation and direction of emergency response and
Initiation and direction of emergency response and liaison with external response authority
Regulated
- Appoint persons to lead emergency responses in external watersResponsible Person
s.inventory of equipment etc.
Inventory of equipment etc.
Regulated
- Maintain an inventory of offshore installation equipment and personnelResponsible Person
7 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001
Citation and commencement
s.002
Interpretation
s.003
Application
s.022
Certificates of exemption
s.023
Amendment of the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989
s.024
Amendment of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992
s.025
Revocation
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