Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 156

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking may apply to the chief executive to exempt a class of high risk work at a workplace from this part.

Note 1     If a form is approved under the Act, s 229 for this provision, the form must be used.

Note 2     A fee may be determined under the Act, s 228 for this provision.

    (2)     The application must state the following:

        (a)     the class of high risk work to be exempt;

        (b)     the workplace for which the exemption is sought;

        (c)     the person nominated to carry out the high risk work;

        (d)     the time for which the exemption is sought;

        (e)     the reasons the exemption is sought;

        (f)     the steps the applicant will take to ensure the high risk work is carried out safely.

    (3)     The application must be accompanied by any further document or information required by the chief executive that is relevant to the application.

    (4)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace commits an offence if the person—

        (a)     applies for an exemption in relation to the workplace; and

        (b)     does not consult people at the workplace about the application before the application is made.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.