76Information, training and instruction for workers

76 Information, training and instruction for workers

(1)  A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that relevant workers are provided with suitable and adequate information, training and instruction in relation to the following:

(a) the nature of all hazards relating to a confined space;

(b) the need for, and the appropriate use of, control measures to control risks to health and safety associated with those hazards;

(c) the selection, fit, use, wearing, testing, storage and maintenance of any personal protective equipment;

(d) the contents of any confined space entry permit that may be issued in relation to work carried out by the worker in a confined space;

(e) emergency procedures.

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 of all training provided to a worker under this regulation is kept for 2 years.

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)  In subregulation (1) , relevant worker means –

(a) a worker who, in carrying out work for the business or undertaking, could –

(i) enter or work in a confined space; or

(ii) carry out any function in relation to work in a confined space or the emergency procedures established under regulation 74 , but who is not required to enter the space; or

(b) any person supervising a worker referred to in paragraph (a) .