Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 68

    (1)     A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that signs that comply with subsection (2) are erected—

        (a)     immediately before work in a confined space commences and while the work is being carried out; and

        (b)     while work is being carried out in preparation for, and in the completion of, work in a confined space.

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)     The signs must—

        (a)     identify the confined space; and

        (b)     inform workers that they must not enter the space unless they have a confined space entry permit; and

        (c)     be clear and prominently located next to each entry to the space.