Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 81

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

        (a)     atmospheres in the workplace contain, or are reasonably likely to develop, unsafe oxygen levels; and

        (b)     the person does not manage the risk associated with unsafe oxygen levels.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

Note     For what someone is required to do to manage risk—see the Act, s 14.

    (2)     A person in control of premises commits an offence if—

        (a)     atmospheres in the premises contain, or are reasonably likely to develop, unsafe oxygen levels; and

        (b)     the person does not manage the risk associated with unsafe oxygen levels.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

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