231   Posting summary of Act

(cf 1926 s 43 (1)–(3); 1987 s 269)

(1)  There must be kept constantly posted up in some conspicuous place at or near every mine, quarry, factory, workshop, office or shop, and on every ship to which this Act applies, where it may be conveniently read by a person employed there:

(a)  a summary (in the form prescribed by the regulations or approved by the Authority from time to time) of the requirements of this Act with regard to the giving of notice of injuries and the making of claims, and

(b)  if the employer has obtained a policy of insurance in respect of the persons employed there and the policy is for the time being in force—a statement setting out the name and address of the insurer from whom the policy was obtained and stating that insurance under this Act has been effected with that insurer, and

(c)  if the employer is a self-insurer—a statement that the employer is a self-insurer under this Act, and

(d)  such other information as may be prescribed by the regulations.

(2)  If the summary or statement is damaged, obliterated or destroyed, it must be renewed as soon as possible.

(3)  If this section is contravened, the manager of the mine or quarry, or the occupier of the factory, workshop, office or shop, or the master of the ship, as the case requires, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.