Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies if an authorised person reasonably believes a person is in a position to take steps to prevent a dangerous situation.
(2) The authorised person may give the person a written notice (a dangerous situation notice) requiring the person to take the steps reasonably necessary to prevent the dangerous situation.
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the authorised person may require the prime contractor or consignor of dangerous goods to provide equipment and other resources necessary—
(a) to control the dangerous situation; or
(b) to contain, control, recover or dispose of the goods that have leaked, spilled or escaped; or
(c) to recover a vehicle involved in the situation or its equipment.