Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) This section applies if a worker has been provided with personal protective and safety equipment for use at the worker's workplace.
(2) A worker commits an offence if—
(a) the worker is given the instruction and training necessary to ensure that personal protective and safety equipment minimises the risk for the worker; and
(b) either the worker intentionally—
(i) does not use the equipment at the worker's workplace; or
(ii) does not use the equipment in accordance with the instructions given.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3) A worker commits an offence if the worker intentionally misuses or damages personal protective and safety equipment at the worker's workplace.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4) A worker commits an offence if—
(a) the worker becomes aware of damage to, a defect in, or a need to clean or sterilise, personal protective and safety equipment at the worker's workplace; and
(b) the worker intentionally does not tell the person conducting the business or undertaking at the workplace about the damage, defect or need.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.