Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016

Atmospheres with potential for fire or explosion

22 Managing risks associated with atmosphere with potential for fire or explosion

(1)

A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must manage, in accordance with regulations 5 to 8, risks to health and safety associated with an atmosphere with potential for fire or explosion.

(2)

A PCBU who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction,—

(a)

for an individual, to a fine not exceeding $10,000:

(b)

for any other person, to a fine not exceeding $50,000.

Compare: Model Work Health and Safety Regulations (Aust) r 52(1)