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.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$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.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$1 250.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$6 000.
Expiation fee:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$144.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$720.
(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).