Malaysia legislation
Section 22
Section 22
(2)
The Director shall, as soon as practicable after receipt of the first report—
(a)
visit the place where the accident or fire occurred;
(b)
make a preliminary investigation of the circumstances;
(c)
record in writing his findings which may be supported by relevant photographs, upon the investigation;
(d)
be provided with photographs, medical reports or other relevant documents from any person or authority without any payment of fees and such person or authority shall comply with such request thereof;
(e)
forward his report to the Director General; and
(f)
if there has been any loss of life or there is reason to believe that any person has been fatally injured, send a copy of his finding to the nearest magistrate.
(3)
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Provided that nothing herein contained shall operate to interfere with rescue work or work necessary for the general safety of life or property.
(4)
If upon a preliminary investigation under subsection (2) it appears to the Director making the investigation that there is reason to believe that the accident or fire was due to any failure to comply with this Act or to neglect of any lawful order given by a Director, or if the Director making the investigation as aforesaid is satisfied that the accident or fire might have been prevented if proper precautions had been taken and observed in the working of any installation or electrical plant or equipment, the Director General or a Director authorised by him may further investigate the circumstances of the accident or fire together with the Director making the preliminary investigation and if in the opinion of the Director General that criminal proceedings shall lie against any person then he shall forward to the Deputy Public Prosecutor a copy of the Director's report with his opinion on the circumstances and findings.
(5)
Any person concerned in any investigation held under this section may be entitled, upon payment of the prescribed fees, to receive a copy of the report of the Director, of the opinion of the Director General, and of statements, if any, taken in evidence by the Director or Director General, as the case may be.
(6)
Any person who, without lawful excuse, contravenes or fails to comply with subsections (1) and (3) shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit.
(7)
Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, a preliminary investigation under subsection (1) may be carried out, and the consent mentioned in subsection (3) may be given by the Director General.