Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2015C00248:section:111
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2015C00248
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 111
Character Range: 109043–109613

111  Interference etc. with equipment etc.
 (1) A person must not:
 (a) interfere with or render ineffective; or
 (b) require or otherwise cause another person to interfere with or render ineffective;
any protective equipment or safety device provided for the health, safety or welfare of employees or contractors at work.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).