Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:291
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 291
Character Range: 398704–400309

291  Meaning of high risk construction work
  In this Chapter, high risk construction work means construction work that:
 (a) involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres; or
 (b) is carried out on a telecommunication tower; or
 (c) involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load‑bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure; or
 (d) involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos; or
 (e) involves structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse; or
 (f) is carried out in or near a confined space; or
 (g) is carried out in or near:
 (i) a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1·5 metres; or
 (ii) a tunnel; or
 (h) involves the use of explosives; or
 (i) is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping; or
 (j) is carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines; or
 (k) is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services; or
 (l) is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere; or
 (m) involves tilt‑up or precast concrete; or
 (n) is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians; or
 (o) is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant; or
 (p) is carried out in an area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature; or
 (q) is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning; or
 (r) involves diving work.