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Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Woodworking Machinery) Regulations

(1985 Ed.)

[Subsidiary]

Woodworking machine.

Offences and penalties. L.N. 319/81.

PART III

DUTIES OF PERSONS EMPLOYED

19. A person employed on a woodworking machine shall-

(a) use and maintain in proper adjustment the guards provided in accordance with these regulations;

(b) use the "spikes" or push-sticks and jigs or holders provided in compliance with regulations 11 and 15(2) and (3), except when, owing to the nature of the work being done, the use of the guards or appliances is rendered impracticable.

PART IV

OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

20. (1) If regulation 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17 is contravened, the proprietor shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $30,000.

(2) If regulation 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 11 is contravened, the proprietor shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $20,000.

(3) Any person employed on a woodworking machine who contravenes regulation 19 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000.