Control of risk
197 Control of risk
An importer of plant must—
ensure that the plant is inspected having regard to the information provided by the manufacturer; and
if the information provided by the manufacturer requires the plant to be tested—ensure that the plant is tested in accordance with that information; and
if any hazards are identified—
ensure that the plant is not supplied until the risks have been eliminated so far as is reasonably practicable; and
if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risks, inform the person to whom the plant is supplied about the risks; and
take all reasonable steps to ensure that the designer and manufacturer of the plant are consulted in relation to any alteration made to the plant to control the risk.
Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
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