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2026/WSHN/03 - Loss of primary containment at a Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) fixed facility
The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) reminds all Duty Holders of the importance of full compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health (Facilities) (Control of Major Accident Hazards) (COMAH) Regulations to ensure safe operations in their facilities. Incident Summary: Earlier this year, an incident occurred at a COMAH fixed facility involving an export storage tank. Oil was observed on the tank roof and discharging through the roof drainage system following titling of the tank’s floating roof. Approximately 10,000 kg of oil was discharged from the tank.
Workplace Safety and Health Notice (WSHN)
2026/WSHN/02 - Loss of primary containment at a Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) fixed facility leading to personnel injury
The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) reminds all Duty Holders of the importance of full compliance with the requirements of the Workplace Safety and Health (Facilities) (Control of Major Accident Hazards) (COMAH) Regulations to ensure safe operations at their facilities. Incident Summary: Earlier this year, an incident occurred at a COMAH fixed facility during maintenance activities involving a blocked process filter. Following isolation and purging activities, residual high-temperature slurry and coke powder were unexpectedly released during line-breaking operations. The incident resulted in burn injuries to one worker, while a second worker sustained an ankle fracture while taking evasive action.
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ESCOM/2026/08 - Guidelines and Best Practices for Public Charging Stations and EV Infrastructure
The purpose of this document is to define the minimum technical requirements and provide guidelines for the guideline provides the minimum technical, safety, and operational requirements specifically related to EVCS in Brunei Darussalam. This document can be used together with the EIR (Electrical Installation Requirement, DES). The provisions in this guideline aim to ensure that EV charging infrastructure is designed, installed, operated, and maintained in a manner that upholds electrical safety, protects public, prevent fire, protect equipment and ensures compatibility with the national grid.
