A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace where high risk diving work is carried out must ensure that the following are in accordance with AS/NZS 2299.1:2007 (Occupational diving operations – Standard operational practice):
(a) the fitness of persons carrying out the work;
(b) the competence of persons carrying out the work;
(c) the carrying out of the work.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual – $6 000.
(b) in the case of a body corporate – $30 000.
Notes for regulation 183(b)
See section 44 of the Act.
Note for regulation 183
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.