Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:48
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 48
Character Range: 147773–148855

48  Remote or isolated work
 (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must manage risks to the health and safety of a worker associated with remote or isolated work, in accordance with Part 3.1.
Note: WHS Act—section 19 (see regulation 9).
 (2) In minimising risks to the health and safety of a worker associated with remote or isolated work, a person conducting a business or undertaking must provide a system of work that includes effective communication with the worker.
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) In this regulation:
assistance includes rescue, medical assistance and the attendance of emergency service workers.
remote or isolated work, in relation to a worker, means work that is isolated from the assistance of other persons because of location, time or the nature of the work.

Division 7—Managing risks from airborne contaminants