403Notification of lead risk work

403 Notification of lead risk work

(1)  Subject to subregulation (5) , if a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace determines that work at the workplace is lead risk work, the person must give the regulator written notice within 7 days that the work is lead risk work.

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.

(2)  A notice under this regulation must state the kind of lead process being carried out that includes the lead risk work.

(3)  The person must –

(a) keep a copy of the notice given to the regulator while the lead risk work is carried out at the workplace; and

(b) ensure that a copy of the notice is readily accessible to a worker who is likely to be exposed to lead, and the worker's health and safety representative.

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.

(4)  Subregulation (5) applies to an emergency service organisation in relation to work carried out by an emergency service worker who, at the direction of the emergency service organisation, is –

(a) rescuing a person; or

(b) providing first aid to a person.

(5)  The emergency service organisation must give the notice under subregulation (1) as soon as practicable after determining that the work is lead risk work.