Relationship of Act to WHS Act
8A Relationship of Act to WHS Act
A person is taken to have complied with a duty under this Act in relation to a substance, thing or circumstance if the person—
has a corresponding duty under the WHS Act in relation to the substance, thing or circumstance; and
has complied with the duty under the WHS Act.
A duty or power under this Act in relation to a dangerous substance has no effect to the extent that it is inconsistent with a duty under the WHS Act in relation to the substance.
However, a duty or power under this Act in relation to a dangerous substance must not be taken to be inconsistent with a duty under the WHS Act to the extent that they can operate concurrently.
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