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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 165

165 .         Testing of residual current devices

        (1)         A person with management or control of a workplace must take all reasonable steps to ensure that residual current devices used at the workplace are tested regularly by a competent person to ensure that the devices are operating effectively.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $4 200;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $21 000.

        (2)         The person must keep a record of all testing of a residual current device (other than any testing conducted daily) until the earlier of the following occurs —

            (a)         the device is next tested;

            (b)         the device is permanently removed from use.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $1 450;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $7 000.



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