Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATION 2007 (NO 36 OF 2007) - REG 35

    (1)     This section applies if a ladder is used, or provided for use, at a workplace.

    (2)     An employer must ensure that the ladder is—

        (a)     of sound construction; and

        (b)     kept in a safe condition.

    (3)     A person must not use the ladder in a way that creates a risk to the safety of anyone.

Examples—par (3)

1     placing a ladder in a doorway that is being used

2     going up or down a ladder without using hands for support

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).