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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 298

Security of workplace

    (1)     A person with management or control of a workplace at which construction work is carried out must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the workplace is secured from unauthorised access.

Maximum penalty:

        (a)     in the case of an individual—$3 600; or

        (b)     in the case of a body corporate—$18 000.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).

    (2)     In complying with subsection (1), the person must have regard to all relevant matters, including—

        (a)     risks to health and safety arising from unauthorised access to the workplace; and

        (b)     the likelihood of unauthorised access occurring; and

Example

the proximity of the workplace to places frequented by children, including schools, parks and shopping precincts

        (c)     to the extent that unauthorised access to the workplace cannot be prevented—how to isolate hazards within the workplace.



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