162Record keeping

162 Record keeping

(1)  This regulation applies if a person conducting a business or undertaking prepares –

(a) a risk assessment under regulation 158 ; or

(b) a safe work method statement under regulation 161 .

(2)  Subject to subregulation (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 safe work method statement until the work to which it relates is completed.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $1 250; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $6 000.

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

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $1 250; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $6 000.

(4)  The person must ensure that, for the period for which the assessment or statement must be kept under this regulation, a copy is readily accessible to any worker engaged by the person to carry out electrical work to which the assessment or statement relates.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

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

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $1 250; or