The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 No. 743

SCHEDULE 5 EMERGENCY PLANS

PART 1 objectives of on-site and off-site emergency plans(This Part sets out the provisions of Article 11(2) of the Directive)

The objectives referred to in regulations 9(1) and 10(1) are—

1.  containing and controlling incidents so as to minimise the effects, and to limit damage to persons, the environment and property;

2.  implementing the measures necessary to protect persons and the environment from the effects of major accidents;

3.  communicating the necessary information to the public and to the emergency services and authorities concerned in the area;

4.  providing for the restoration and clean-up of the environment following a major accident.