Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 309

    (1)     The principal contractor for a construction project must prepare a written WHS management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences.

Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).

    (2)     A WHS management plan must include the following:

        (a)     the names, positions and health and safety responsibilities of all persons at the workplace whose positions or roles involve specific health and safety responsibilities in connection with the project;

        (b)     the arrangements in place, between any persons conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace where the construction project is being undertaken, for consultation, co-operation and the co-ordination of activities in relation to compliance with their duties under the Act and this regulation;

        (c)     the arrangements in place for managing any work health and safety incidents that occur;

        (d)     any site-specific health and safety rules, and the arrangements for ensuring that all persons at the workplace are informed of these rules;

        (e)     the arrangements for the collection and any assessment, monitoring and review of safe work method statements at the workplace.