Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00912:clause:1_45
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00912
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 45
Character Range: 30634–31258

45  Interference etc. with equipment etc.

 (1) A person must not perform an act that results in the interference with, or the rendering ineffective of, any protective equipment or safety device provided for the health, safety or welfare of employees or contractors at work which the person knew (or ought reasonably to have known) was protective equipment or a safety device.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.

 (2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subclause (2), see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.