Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 41

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the provision of adequate facilities for workers, including toilets, drinking water, washing facilities and eating facilities.

Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.

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

    (2)     The person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the facilities provided under subsection (1) are maintained so as to be—

        (a)     in good working order; and

        (b)     clean, safe and accessible.

Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.

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

    (3)     For the purposes of this section, a person conducting a business or undertaking must have regard to all relevant matters, including the following:

        (a)     the nature of the work being carried out at the workplace;

        (b)     the nature of the hazards at the workplace;

        (c)     the size, location and nature of the workplace;

        (d)     the number and composition of the workers at the workplace.