Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATION 2007 (NO 36 OF 2007) - REG 59

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a safe oxygen level cannot be provided in a confined space at a workplace; or

        (b)     an atmospheric contaminant in a confined space at a workplace cannot be reduced to below the exposure standard under the national exposure standards.

    (2)     A person in control of the workplace commits an offence if—

        (a)     someone enters the confined space; and

        (b)     the person entering is not equipped with suitable personal protective and safety equipment including air supplied respiratory protective equipment.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Note     For requirements if an employer provides air supplied respiratory equipment for use at a workplace, see s 31.

    (3)     An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.