(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking provides a fall arrest system as a control measure.
(2) Without limiting section 79, the person must establish emergency procedures, including rescue procedures, in relation to the use of the fall arrest system.
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 emergency procedures are tested so that they are effective.
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).
(4) The person must provide relevant workers with suitable and adequate information, training and instruction in relation to the emergency procedures.
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).
(5) In this section:
"relevant worker" means—
(a) a worker who, in carrying out work in the business or undertaking, uses or is to use a fall arrest system; and
(b)
a worker who may be involved in initiating or implementing the
emergency procedures.