What is a major hazard facility?

Major hazard facilities (MHFs) are industrial sites that store, handle or process large quantities of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods, including petroleum products.

Examples include:

• Oil refineries
• chemical manufacturing sites
• gas-processing plants
• LPG facilities
• some warehouses and transport depots.

Victoria has approximately 45 of these sites, which must comply with stringent legal requirements, including preparation of a Safety Case, to ensure they are operated safely.

View the list of Victoria’s approved major hazards facilities.