529CDDuty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica

529CD Duty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica

[Regulation 529CD Inserted by S.R. 2024, No. 36, Applied:01 Sep 2024]

(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 –

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

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

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.

(2)  The person must ensure that a record is kept of the crystalline silica 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 on which the worker ceases working for the person.

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

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)  In this regulation –

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 these regulations.