Can a HSR make minor changes to a PIN? a HSR can make minor changes to a PIN for any of the following reasons: Yes for clarification such as simplifying language or removing jargon to correct errors or references, or to reflect changes of address or other circumstances. How can a PIN be given to a person? A PIN can be given to a person: by delivering it personally to the recipient or sending it by post, facsimile or electronic transmission to the usual or last known home or business. person’s by leaving it for the person at the usual or last known home or business with person’s a person who appears over 16 years old and who appears to work or reside there. by leaving it for the person at the workplace to which the notice relates, with a person who is or appears to be a person with management or control of the workplace. Will a mistake on a PIN make it invalid? A PIN is still valid if it sufficiently identifies the duty holder that the PIN is issued to, even if the correct name of the organisation or person has not been used. For example, a PIN is not considered invalid if the name of a person contains a spelling mistake or the formal name of the organisation has not been used. A PIN is not automatically invalid because a formal defect or irregularity in the notice unless that defect or irregularity causes or is likely to cause substantial injustice. Examples of when a defect or irregularity could cause a substantial injustice include: where the PIN states the wrong provision has been contravened where the PIN refers to a matter that is not related to the health and safety contravention. If a HSR becomes aware that they have issued a PIN that might be invalid, they should cancel the PIN and reissue a new one. Can a HSR cancel a PIN? Yes a HSR may cancel a PIN at any time by providing a written notice to the person the PIN was issued to. A valid PIN does not need to be cancelled on compliance. Does a PIN need to be displayed and maintained? Yes As soon as it is practicable, the person issued with a PIN must display a copy of the PIN in a prominent place at or near the workplace, or part of the workplace, at which work that is affected by the notice is being carried out. A place that is prominent is easily accessible, noticeable and where workers or other persons affected by the PIN will come across it in the normal course of events and be able to examine it.
Can a HSR make minor changes to a PIN? Yes a HSR can make minor changes to a PIN for any of the following reasons: for clarification such as simplifying language or removing jargon to correct errors or references, or to reflect changes of address or other circumstances. How can a PIN be given to a person? A PIN can be given to a person: by delivering it personally to the recipient or sending it by post, facsimile or electronic transmission to the person’s usual or last known home or business. by leaving it for the person at the person’s usual or last known home or business with a person who appears over 16 years old and who appears to work or reside there. by leaving it for the person at the workplace to which the notice relates, with a person who is or appears to be a person with management or control of the workplace. Will a mistake on a PIN make it invalid? A PIN is still valid if it sufficiently identifies the duty holder that the PIN is issued to, even if the correct name of the organisation or person has not been used. For example, a PIN is not considered invalid if the name of a person contains a spelling mistake or the formal name of the organisation has not been used. A PIN is not automatically invalid because a formal defect or irregularity in the notice unless that defect or irregularity causes or is likely to cause substantial injustice. Examples of when a defect or irregularity could cause a substantial injustice include: where the PIN states the wrong provision has been contravened where the PIN refers to a matter that is not related to the health and safety contravention. If a HSR becomes aware that they have issued a PIN that might be invalid, they should cancel the PIN and reissue a new one. Can a HSR cancel a PIN? Yes a HSR may cancel a PIN at any time by providing a written notice to the person the PIN was issued to. A valid PIN does not need to be cancelled on compliance. Does a PIN need to be displayed and maintained? Yes As soon as it is practicable, the person issued with a PIN must display a copy of the PIN in a prominent place at or near the workplace, or part of the workplace, at which work that is affected by the notice is being carried out. A place that is prominent is easily accessible, noticeable and where workers or other persons affected by the PIN will come across it in the normal course of events and be able to examine it.
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