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Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993
111Interference etc. with equipment etc.
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#### 111 Interference etc. with equipment etc.
(1) A person must not:
(a) interfere with or render ineffective; or
(b) require or otherwise cause another person to interfere with or render ineffective;
any protective equipment or safety device provided for the health, safety or welfare of employees or contractors at work.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
> Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).