Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 68

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace commits an offence if anyone allowed at the workplace does not have safe access to—

        (a)     each place at the workplace where the person is allowed; and

        (b)     any amenities at the workplace where the person is allowed.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (2)     A person in control of premises commits an offence if anyone allowed at the premises does not have safe access to—

        (a)     each place at the premises where the person is allowed; and

        (b)     any amenities at the premises where the person is allowed.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (3)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace commits an offence if a passage or emergency exit at the workplace contains anything that could hinder or prevent the safe and quick exit of anyone in an emergency.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (4)     A person in control of premises commits an offence if a passage or emergency exit at the premises contains anything that could hinder or prevent the safe and quick exit of anyone in an emergency.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (5)     An offence against subsection (3) or (4) is a strict liability offence.

Division 7.2     Personal protective and safety equipment