Case

Work Health and Safety Queensland began an investigation into a safety incident that occurred at a construction site. As part of the investigation, an inspector requested a meeting with the director of the company, but this request was refused.

The inspector then exercised statutory powers by issuing a section 155 notice, under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, which compelled the director to answer questions unless there was a reasonable excuse not to do so. The maximum penalty for refusing to answer questions without a reasonable excuse is $10,000.