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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011
529GNotification of particular processing of engineered stone
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529G Notification of particular processing of engineered stone
(1) This regulation applies in relation to work that involves processing
engineered stone benchtops, panels or slabs if the work is carried
out:
(a) to remove, repair or make minor modifications to installed
engineered stone; or
(b) to dispose of the engineered stone, whether it is installed or
not.
(2) Before the work is carried out, a person conducting a business or
undertaking carrying out the work, or directing or allowing a worker
to carry out the work, must give the regulator written notice in the
manner and form required by the regulator:
(a) stating the work being carried out; and
(b) describing the type of work being carried out; and
(c) stating the frequency and duration of the work; and
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(d) stating any other information in relation to the work required by
the regulator (if any).
Note for regulation 529G
(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to a person conducting a business
or undertaking if:
(a) the person conducting the business or undertaking does not
know, and could not reasonably be expected to know, before
the work is carried out that the work involves processing
engineered stone benchtops, panels or slabs; and
(b) as soon as practicable after the person conducting the
business or undertaking becomes aware that the work
involves processing engineered stone benchtops, panels or
slabs, the person gives the regulator a written notice under
subregulation (2) in relation to the work.
(4) If the regulator receives a notice under subregulation (2) or (3), the
undertaking an acknowledgement of receipt of the notice.