Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 96

    (1)     A person in control of the design, manufacture or supply of a confined space commits an offence if the person does not ensure that—

        (a)     the space is designed so that there is ordinarily no need for anyone to enter it; and

        (b)     if entry is needed—the space has a safe means of entry and exit.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (2)     A person who modifies a confined space commits an offence if the person does not ensure that the modification does not adversely affect the safe means of entry and exit.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

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