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38 :(b) any risk assessment relating to the workplace or the work carried out in that workplace;
 * (c) any work process at the workplace; or
 * (d) the workplace.

(3) A workplace safety and health auditor shall have such powers as may be prescribed, being necessary powers for the auditor to discharge his functions and duties under this Act.

(4) In this section, “risk assessment” means the process of evaluating the probability and consequences of injury or illness arising from exposure to an identified hazard, and determining the appropriate measures for risk control.

Safety and health training courses

31.—(1) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, require such prescribed class or description of persons to attend such training courses as are specified in the order.

(2) The employer of any person required to attend any training course under subsection (1) shall ensure that the person completes or has completed such safety and health training course before allowing that person to perform any work for which the training is required.

(3) Any safety and health training course referred to in subsection (1) shall be conducted by an accredited training provider.

(4) Notwithstanding that a person has completed such safety and health training course as is required under this section, the Commissioner may, if he thinks that a refresher course is necessary, issue a written direction requiring that person to attend another such training course.

(5) An employer who contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

Requirement for approval of Commissioner to act

32. No person shall act as—
 * (a) an authorised examiner for the purpose of carrying out any prescribed examination or test of any—
 * (i) hoist or lift;