Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 - SECT 157

157 Identity cards

(1) The regulator must give each inspector an identity card that states the person’s name and appointment as an inspector and includes any other matter prescribed under a regulation.

(2) In exercising a compliance power in relation to a person, an inspector must—

(a) produce the inspector’s identity card for the person’s inspection before exercising the power; or

(b) have the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person when exercising the power.

(3) However, if it is not practicable to comply with subsection (2) , the inspector must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity.

(4) If a person to whom an identity card has been issued ceases to be an inspector, the person must return the identity card to the regulator as soon as practicable.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.