Operation of amusement devices and passenger ropeways
238 Operation of amusement devices and passenger ropeways
(1) The person with management or control of an amusement device or passenger ropeway at a workplace must ensure that the device or ropeway is operated only by a person who has been provided with instruction and training in its proper operation.
Maximum penalty:
in the case of an individual – $6 000.
in the case of a body corporate – $30 000.
Note for subregulation (1)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
(2) The person with management or control of an amusement device or passenger ropeway at a workplace must ensure that:
(a) the amusement device or passenger ropeway is checked before it is operated on each day on which it is to be operated; and
(b) the amusement device or passenger ropeway is operated without passengers before it is operated with passengers on each day on which it is to be operated; and
(c) the daily checks and operation of the amusement device or passenger ropeway without passengers are properly and accurately recorded in a log book for the device or ropeway.
Maximum penalty:
in the case of an individual – $6 000.
in the case of a body corporate – $30 000.
Note for subregulation (2)
Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.
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