Enforcement

 

GOAL

Systems are in place to monitor compliance with the Chemical Accidents Programme with a view to ensuring that enterprises operate their installations to minimise risks of a chemical accident and to be adequately prepared should an accident occur.

Government bodies must be prepared to enforce requirements and adequate resources should be made available for monitoring, inspections, and other enforcement-related activities.  A strong enforcement policy not only helps to ensure industry will be in compliance, it also builds trust with the public.

Suggested activities include:

  • Identify clear and suitable sanctions for non-compliance with requirements (including civil and, in extreme cases, criminal sanctions) that are applied fairly and uniformly
  • Establish and implement enforcement procedures, and prepare related guidance
  • Create procedures for undertaking inspections, based on common protocols, with strategies for maintaining inspector competency            
  • Co-ordinate and share experience among relevant organisations

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