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4. (1) A licensee or permit holder shall - 
(a) 
ensure that its operations are undertaken pursuant to a valid 
licence, permit or authorisation;  
(b) 
appoint, in writing, a manager who shall take continual charge 
of all operations authorised by the Authority; 
(c) 
appoint in writing a compliance officer who shall ensure the 
licensee’s compliance with the provisions of Act and 
Regulations made by the Authority; 
(d) 
notify the Authority of every appointment made under these 
Regulations and any subsequent change not later than 96 
hours of such appointment or change; 
(e) 
ensure that the provisions of these Regulations, guidelines or 
any other directive from the Authority are complied with;  
(f) 
ensure that a contractor or sub-contractor engaged to 
provide any service in line with its licensed activities is 
registered with the Authority, and holds an appropriate permit 
for the activity; 
(g) 
ensure that its contractors, employees, agents, and any person 
acting for the licensee or permit holder comply with these 
Regulations, guidelines or any other directives issued by the 
Authority; 
(h) 
provide its personnel with personal protective equipment and 
ensure that such equipment is maintained in good condition; 
(i) 
establish emergency medical procedures including an 
appropriately manned and well-equipped onsite clinic, 
standard first aid boxes, automated external defibrillators 
situated at strategic locations in the facility, and medical 
evacuation procedures; 
(j) 
provide firefighting and first aid equipment at every facility or 
installation in accordance with best industry standards; 
(k) 
ensure 
that 
all 
personnel 
and 
contractors 
undergo 
occupational fitness tests and minimum industry training as 
may be specified by the Authority; 
(l) 
provide clear, comprehensive, safe and practical operational 
procedures and guidelines for its personnel; 
Duties of a 
Licensee and 
permit holder