529CDDuty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica

529CD Duty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica

529CD Duty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica

(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a worker receives crystalline silica training if the person reasonably believes that the worker may be—

(a) involved in the processing of a CSS that is high risk, or

(b) at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica because of the processing of a CSS that is high risk.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—73 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—364 penalty units.

(2) The person must ensure that a record is kept of the training undertaken by the worker—

(a) while the worker is carrying out the processing of a CSS that is high risk, and

(b) for 5 years after the day the worker ceases working for the person.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—15 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—75 penalty units.

(3) The person must keep the record available for inspection under the Act.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—15 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—75 penalty units.

(4) In this section—

crystalline silica training means training that is accredited, or training approved by the regulator, in relation to the following—

(a) the health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica,

(b) the need for, and proper use of, any risk control measures required by this regulation.

Note—

Part 3.2, Division 1 also applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking involving the processing of a CSS.