Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATION 2007 (NO 36 OF 2007) - REG 15

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     an employee needs to change clothes before, during or after work because of the nature of the work or the usual working conditions; and

        (b)     either—

              (i)     the work is not usually performed at the same place; or

              (ii)     the workplace is not in or near a building where a changing facility can be provided.

    (2)     The employer must provide separate changing facilities for men and women.

    (3)     However, the employer may provide a single changing facility if the employer ensures privacy and security between male and female employees.

    (4)     A changing facility must—

        (a)     be accessible from the workplace; and

        (b)     be hygienic; and

        (c)     give reasonable privacy.

    (5)     This section is subject to section 17 (Combined facilities).