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StatuteWork Health and Safety Act 2011

Section 42 — Work Health and Safety Act 2011: Requirements for authorisation of plant or substance

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(1) A person must not use plant or a substance at a workplace if: (a) the regulations require the plant or substance or its design to be authorised; and (b) the plant or substance or its design is not authorised in accordance with the regulations. Penalty: The tier C monetary penalty. (2) A person who conducts a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to use the plant or substance at a workplace if: (a) the regulations require the plant or substance or its design to be authorised; and (b) the plant or substance or its design is not authorised in accordance with the regulations. Penalty: The tier C monetary penalty.

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