77Confined space entry permit and risk assessment must be kept

77 Confined space entry permit and risk assessment must be kept

77 Confined space entry permit and risk assessment must be kept

(1) This section applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking—

(a) prepares a risk assessment under section 66, or

(b) issues a confined space entry permit under section 67.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the person must keep—

(a) a copy of the risk assessment until at least 28 days after the work to which it relates is completed, and

(b) a copy of the confined space entry permit at least until the work to which it relates is completed.

Maximum penalty—

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

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

(3) If a notifiable incident occurs in connection with the work to which the assessment or permit relates, the person must keep the copy of the assessment or permit (as applicable) for at least 2 years after the incident occurs.

Maximum penalty—

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

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

(4) The person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or permit must be kept under this section, a copy is available for inspection under the Act.

Maximum penalty—

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

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

(5) The person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or permit must be kept under this section, a copy is available to a relevant worker on request.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—43 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—217 penalty units.