Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATION 2007 (NO 36 OF 2007) - REG 14

    (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)     the work is usually performed at the same place; and

        (c)     the workplace is in or near a building where a changing facility can be provided.

    (2)     The employer must provide separate changing facilities for men and women at or near the workplace.

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

    (4)     A changing facility must—

        (a)     have enough space and seating for the maximum number of people who may be changing at a particular time; and

        (b)     have a reasonable number of mirrors and shelves; and

        (c)     be hygienic; and

        (d)     give reasonable privacy.

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