353Safety signs

353 Safety signs

(1)  This regulation applies if a safety sign is required to control an identified risk in relation to using, handling, generating or storing hazardous chemicals at a workplace.

(2)  A person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace must display a safety sign at the workplace to –

(a) warn of a particular hazard associated with the hazardous chemicals; or

(b) state the responsibilities of a particular person in relation to the hazardous chemicals.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(3)  The person must ensure that the safety sign is –

(a) located next to the hazard; and

(b) clearly visible to a person approaching the hazard.

(4)  In this regulation, safety sign does not include a placard.