Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00695:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00695
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 5775–6859

7  Taking samples for testing etc
 (1) If a sample of a substance or thing taken at a workplace under subsection 91(1) of the Act is practicably divisible, the inspector who has taken the sample must:
 (a) divide the sample into 3 parts; and
 (b) put each part into a container and seal and label the container appropriately; and
 (c) give one part to the operator of the workplace; and
 (d) arrange for another part to be inspected, examined, measured or tested; and
 (e) retain the remaining part for any further inspection, examination, measuring or testing that is required.
 (2) If the sample of a substance or thing is not practicably divisible, the inspector must arrange for the whole sample to be inspected, examined, measured or tested.
 (3) An inspector who removes plant, a substance or a thing, or a sample of a substance or thing, from a workplace under subsection 91(1) of the Act must take all reasonable steps to ensure that, while it is in his or her possession or control:
 (a) the plant, substance or thing is not damaged; or
 (b) the sample is not contaminated.