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Chemical & Petrochemical

The most complex OHS and environmental compliance burden of any manufacturing industry. Handling of hazardous substances and the potential for catastrophic incidents means the governing body must maintain exceptional oversight of Major Hazard Installation management, atmospheric emissions, and emergency response planning.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973
OHS Act Major Hazard Installation Regulations (GNR 692)
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (AEL)
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

DFFE, environmental authorisationsDoEL. Major Hazard Installation inspectionsNERSA, petroleum pipelinesDMPR, upstream petroleum and gas
King V principles most affected
P3. StrategyP4. ReportingP8. RiskP9. Compliance
What Encircle tracks for Chemical & Petrochemical
Major Hazard Installation (MHI) registration and emergency planning
Atmospheric Emission Licences (AEL) and air quality management
Hazardous waste manifesting, disposal, and compliance
Chemical inventory, MSDS, and employee exposure monitoring
Environmental authorisation conditions and ongoing monitoring

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