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WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 758 Limitation on OHS entry--failure to comply with requests of occupier

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 758

Limitation on OHS entry--failure to comply with requests of occupier

             (1)  A permit holder must not enter, or remain on, premises under an OHS law unless the permit holder produces his or her permit for inspection when requested to do so by the occupier of the premises.

             (2)  Subsection (1) is a civil remedy provision.

Note:          See Division 8 for enforcement.

             (3)  A permit holder must not enter, or remain on, premises under an OHS law if:

                     (a)  the occupier of the premises requests the permit holder to comply with an occupational health and safety requirement that applies to the premises; and

                     (b)  the request is a reasonable request; and

                     (c)  the permit holder fails to comply with the request.

Note:          The Commission may make an order under section 771 if the request is unreasonable.

             (4)  Subsection (3) is a civil remedy provision.

Note:          See Division 8 for enforcement.