Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:74
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 74
Character Range: 181350–183084

74  Emergency procedures
 (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must:
 (a) establish first aid procedures and rescue procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency in a confined space; and
 (b) ensure that the procedures are practised as necessary to ensure that they are efficient and effective.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (2) The person must ensure that first aid and rescue procedures are initiated from outside the confined space as soon as practicable in an emergency.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.
 (3) The person must ensure, in relation to any confined space, that:
 (a) the entry and exit openings of the confined space are large enough to allow emergency access; and
 (b) the entry and exit openings of the space are not obstructed; and
 (c) plant, equipment and personal protective equipment provided for first aid or emergency rescue are maintained in good working order.
Note 1: See Part 3.2 for general provisions relating to first aid, personal protective equipment and emergency plans.
Note 2: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier E monetary penalty.