Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 576

    (1)     While at work, a worker at a licensed major hazard facility must—

        (a)     comply with any procedure imposed by the operator as a control measure in relation to major incidents, including the taking of corrective action under the procedure; and

        (b)     comply with any procedure in the emergency plan, including the taking of corrective action under the plan; and

        (c)     immediately inform the operator about any circumstance that the worker believes may cause a major incident; and

        (d)     inform their supervisor about any corrective action taken by the worker.

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)     A worker is not required to comply with subsection (1) if to do so would risk the health or safety of the worker or of another worker or other person.