21Obligations of suppliers and installers regarding known hazards, &c.

21 Obligations of suppliers and installers regarding known hazards, &c.

(1)  This section applies to a person if –

(a) the person has –

(i) installed, altered or maintained a handling system in an explosives location; or

(ii) supplied a handling system to the occupier of an explosives location for use at the location; and

(b) the person becomes aware of a hazard or defect associated with the system that may create an unacceptable level of risk to users of the handling system.

(2)  As soon as practicable after becoming aware of the hazard or defect, the person has an obligation to take all reasonable steps to inform the present occupier of the explosives location of –

(a) the nature of the hazard or defect and its significance; and

(b) any modifications or controls that the person knows of that have been developed to eliminate or correct the hazard or defect or manage the risk.