Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 13

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a worker 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 for the workers can be provided.

    (2)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace commits an offence if the person does not provide—

        (a)     a separate changing facility for male and female workers at or near the workplace; or

        (b)     if the person ensures privacy and security between male and female workers—a single changing facility at or near the workplace.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

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

    (4)     In this section:

"changing facility "means a place for changing clothes—

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

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

        (c)     that is hygienic; and

        (d)     that gives reasonable privacy.