Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATION 2007 (NO 36 OF 2007) - REG 73

    (1)     This section applies if an employer employs a person ( the employee ) to work alone in—

        (a)     an area that is remote from other people or is isolated from other people because of the time, location or nature of the work; or

        (b)     a situation that involves the operation or maintenance of hazardous plant or the handling of a dangerous substance; or

        (c)     work that is dangerous to perform alone.

Examples—work likely to be performed alone

1     tree felling

2     security patrolling at night

3     working in an interview room

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).

    (2)     The employer commits an offence if the employer fails to ensure that—

        (a)     the employee is able to call for help; and

        (b)     there is a procedure for regular contact with the employee; and

        (c)     the employee is trained in the procedure.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

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

Division 3.3.12     Fire and explosion