South Australian Current Regulations South Australian Current Regulations (1) This regulation
applies to the person with management or control at a workplace of laser
equipment that may create a risk to health and safety.
(2) The person must
ensure that laser equipment intended for use on plant is designed, constructed
and installed so as to prevent accidental irradiation of any person.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(3) The person must
ensure that laser equipment on plant is protected so that any operator of the
plant or other person is not exposed to direct radiation, radiation produced
by reflection or diffusion or secondary radiation.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(4) The person must
ensure that the visual equipment used for the observation or adjustment of
laser equipment on plant does not create a risk to health or safety from laser
rays.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(5) The person must
ensure that the workers operating the laser equipment are trained in the
proper operation of the equipment.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(6) The person must
ensure that Class 3B and Class 4 lasers (within the meaning of AS
2397:2015— Safe use of lasers in the building and construction industry
) are not used in construction work.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.