Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Regulations 2026
28Withdrawal of permit to work
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28 Withdrawal of permit to work
(1) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit may withdraw a permit to work after ensuring that:
(a) work in the confined space has ceased; and
(b) all persons have left the confined space.
Offence—failure to provide acknowledgement before withdrawal
(2) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must, before withdrawing a permit to work, acknowledge in writing that:
(a) work in the confined space has ceased; and
(b) all persons have left the confined space.