107Duty to provide information, training and instruction

107 Duty to provide information, training and instruction

107 Duty to provide information, training and instruction

(1) This section applies in addition to the WHS Regulations, clause 39.

(2) The operator of a mine or petroleum site must ensure each worker at the mine or petroleum site is provided with suitable and adequate information, training and instruction in relation to the following—

(a) hazards associated with the work being carried out by the worker,

(b) the implementation of control measures relating to the work being carried out by the worker, including control measures in relation to fatigue, the consumption of alcohol and the use of drugs,

(c) the content and implementation of the relevant parts of the safety management system for the mine or petroleum site,

(d) the emergency plan for the mine or petroleum site,

(e) the safety role for workers implemented under section 114.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.

(3) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a mine or petroleum site must ensure each worker engaged by the person is trained, and is competent, in basic risk management techniques used at the mine or petroleum site having regard to the nature of the work carried out by the worker.

Maximum penalty (subsection (3))—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.