Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 331

  (1)   This regulation applies if:

  (a)   a hazardous chemical is a research chemical, waste product or sample for analysis; and

  (b)   it is not reasonably practicable for a manufacturer or importer of the hazardous chemical to comply with clause   1 of Schedule   7.

  (2)   The manufacturer or importer must prepare a safety data sheet for the hazardous chemical that complies with clause   2 of Schedule   7.

Penalty:

  (a)   In the case of an individual--$6   000.

  (b)   In the case of a body corporate--$30   000.

Note:   Section   12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section   12F of the Act includes these Regulations.