Commonwealth Numbered Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 (NO. 137, 2011) - SECT 42

             (1)  A person must not use plant or a substance at a workplace if:

                     (a)  the regulations require the plant or substance or its design to be authorised; and

                     (b)  the plant or substance or its design is not authorised in accordance with the regulations.

Penalty:

                     (a)  In the case of an individual--$20 000.

                     (b)  In the case of a body corporate--$100 000.

             (2)  A person who conducts a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to use the plant or substance at a workplace if:

                     (a)  the regulations require the plant or substance or its design to be authorised; and

                     (b)  the plant or substance or its design is not authorised in accordance with the regulations.

Penalty:

                     (a)  In the case of an individual--$20 000.

                     (b)  In the case of a body corporate--$100 000.