(1) This section applies if a safety sign is required to control an identified risk in relation to using, handling, generating or storing hazardous chemicals at a workplace.
(2) A person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace must display a safety sign at the workplace to—
(a) warn of a particular hazard associated with the hazardous chemicals; or
(b) state the responsibilities of a particular person in relation to the hazardous chemicals.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$6 000; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(3) The person must ensure that the safety sign is—
(a) located next to the hazard; and
(b) clearly visible to a person approaching the hazard.
(4) In this section:
"safety sign" does not include a placard.