Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 70

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking must, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate any risk associated with work in a confined space in either of the following circumstances:

        (a)     the introduction of any substance or condition into the space from or by any plant or services connected to the space;

        (b)     the activation or energising in any way of any plant or services connected to the space.

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)     If it is not reasonably practicable for the person to eliminate risk under subsection (1), the person must minimise that risk so far as is reasonably practicable.

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).