Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 317

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless—

        (a)     the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training; and

        (b)     if the worker completed the training more than 2 years previously—the worker has carried out construction work in the preceding 2 years.

Maximum penalty: tier G monetary penalty.

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

    (2)     The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that—

        (a)     the worker holds a general construction induction training card; or

        (b)     if the worker has applied for but not yet been issued with a general construction induction training card, the worker holds a general construction induction training certification, issued within the preceding 60 days.