Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must manage risks to the health and safety of a worker associated with remote or isolated work, in accordance with part 3.1 (Managing risks to health and safety).
(2) In minimising risks to the health and safety of a worker associated with remote or isolated work, a person conducting a business or undertaking must provide a system of work that includes effective communication with the worker.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$6 000; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(3) In this section:
"assistance" includes rescue, medical assistance and the attendance of emergency services workers.
"remote or isolated work", in relation to a worker, means work that is isolated from the assistance of other persons because of location, time or the nature of the work.