Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:399
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 399
Character Range: 527779–528963

399  Provision of changing and washing facilities
 (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must provide and maintain in good working order changing rooms and washing, showering and toilet facilities at the workplace so as to:
 (a) minimise secondary lead exposure from contaminated clothing; and
 (b) minimise ingestion of lead; and
 (c) avoid the spread of lead contamination.
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, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers at the workplace remove clothing and equipment that is or is likely to be contaminated with lead, and wash their hands and faces, before entering an eating or drinking area at the workplace.
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.