Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 87

    (1)     This section applies if a workplace environment becomes, or could reasonably be expected to become, cold.

    (2)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace commits an offence if the person does not ensure that—

        (a)     workers exposed to cold at the workplace have adequate access to—

              (i)         heated or sheltered work areas; and

              (ii)         warm clothing or other personal protective and safety equipment; and

        (b)     appropriate work and rest regimes are provided at the workplace for each worker exposed to cold.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

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

Division 7.6     Surfaces and floors