Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1A) A hazardous
chemical is taken to be first supplied to a workplace if the supply is the
first supply of the hazardous chemical to the workplace for 5 years.
(1) The supplier of a
hazardous chemical to a workplace must ensure that the current safety data
sheet for the hazardous chemical is provided with the hazardous
chemical —
(a) when
the hazardous chemical is first supplied to the workplace; and
(b) if
the safety data sheet for the hazardous chemical is amended — when
the hazardous chemical is first supplied to the workplace after the safety
data sheet is amended.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.
(2) [not used]
(3) The supplier of a
hazardous chemical to a workplace must ensure that the current safety data
sheet for the hazardous chemical is provided to a person at the workplace if
the person asks for the safety data sheet.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.
(4) This regulation
does not apply to a supplier of a hazardous chemical if —
(a) the
hazardous chemical is a consumer product; or
(b) the
supplier is a retailer.
Note for this subregulation:
A manufacturer or
importer is required to prepare a safety data sheet under regulation 330.