Section 35
of Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
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Section 35
(1)
Notwithstanding any written law to the contrary, the
Director General may by order published in the Gazette prohibit the use of any plant or substance which in his opinion is likely to affect the safety and health of persons at work.
(2)
Where the Director General proposes to exercise his power under subsection (1) he shall, before making the order, consult any
Government department or other body which appears to him to be appropriate.
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(3)
A person who fails to comply with the order under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.