(1) Subject to subregulation (2), the principal contractor for a construction project must ensure that a copy of the WHS management plan for the project is kept until the project to which it relates is completed.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual – $1 250.
(b) in the case of a body corporate – $6 000.
Note for subregulation (1)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
(2) If a notifiable incident occurs in connection with the construction project to which the statement relates, the person must keep the WHS management plan for at least 2 years after the incident occurs.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual – $1 250.
(b) in the case of a body corporate – $6 000.
Note for subregulation (2)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
(3) The person must ensure that, for the period for which the WHS management plan must be kept under this regulation, a copy is readily accessible to any person who is to carry out construction work in connection with the construction project.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual – $3 600.
(b) in the case of a body corporate – $18 000.
Note for subregulation (3)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
(4) The person must ensure that for the period for which the WHS management plan must be kept under this regulation, a copy is available for inspection under the Act.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual – $1 250.
(b) in the case of a body corporate – $6 000.
Note for subregulation (4)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
(5) In this regulation:
"WHS management plan" means the initial plan and all revised versions of the plan.