Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 7

    (1)     For the Act, section 38 (2) (a), the following are the times for giving notice:

        (a)     if the serious event involves the death of a worker or another person—

              (i)         as soon after the event as is reasonably practicable but not later than 2 hours after the event; and

              (ii)         in writing not later than 48 hours after the event;

        (b)     for any other serious event—not later than 8 days after the day the serious event happened.

    (2)     For the Act, section 38 (2) (b), the following are the methods for giving notice:

        (a)     in writing;

        (b)     by telephone;

        (c)     by facsimile or other electronic means.

    (3)     If the chief executive receives notice other than in writing, the chief executive must give the employer—

        (a)     details of the information received; or

        (b)     an acknowledgment of receiving the notice.

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