Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 14

    (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)     either—

              (i)     the work is not usually performed at the same place; or

              (ii)     the workplace is not 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 temporary changing facility for male and female workers in the person's business or undertaking; or

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

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

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

    (4)     In this section:

temporary changing facility means a place for changing clothes that—

        (a)     is accessible from the workplace; and

        (b)     is hygienic; and

        (c)     gives reasonable privacy.