The responsible person or, where the incident occurred in the course of that person’s employment, his or her employer must forthwith after knowledge of the incident, report through the most effective means reasonably available -
(a) the nature of the incident;
(b) any risks posed by the incident to public health, safety and property;
(c) the toxicity of substances or by-products released by the incident; and
(d) any steps that should be taken in order to avoid or minimise the effects of the incident on public health and the environment to -
(i) the Director-General;
(ii) the South African Police Services and the relevant fire prevention service;
(iii) the relevant provincial head of department or municipality; and
(iv) all persons whose health may be affected by the incident.
