Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:529cd
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 529CD
Character Range: 690136–692093

529CD  Duty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica
 (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a worker receives crystalline silica training if the person reasonably believes that the worker may be:
 (a) involved in the processing of a CSS that is high risk; or
 (b) at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica because of the processing of a CSS that is high risk.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (2) The person must ensure that a record is kept of the training undertaken by the worker:
 (a) while the worker is carrying out the processing of a CSS that is high risk; and
 (b) for 5 years after the day the worker ceases working for the person.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier I monetary penalty.
 (3) The person must keep the record available for inspection under the Act.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier I monetary penalty.
 (4) In this regulation, crystalline silica training means training that is accredited, or training approved by the regulator, in relation to the following:
 (a) the health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica;
 (b) the need for, and proper use of, any risk control measures required by the Regulations.
Note: Division 1 of Part 3.2 also applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking involving the process of a CSS.