Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421:reg:400:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 400 (pt 10/21)
Character Range: 51710–54490

shelter.
Protection against solar ultraviolet (UV) exposure should also be provided for outdoor workers, for example:
    * reorganising outdoor work if possible so that workers carry out alternative tasks, or work in shade, when the sun is most intense, that is, between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm (11.00 am and 3.00 pm when there is daylight saving)
    * providing personal protective clothing (wide brim hat, long-sleeved collared shirt, long pants, sunglasses) and sunscreen.

4.2              Remote or isolated work
Regulation 48: A person conducting a business or undertaking must manage the risks associated with remote or isolated work, including ensuring effective communication with the worker carrying out remote or isolated work.
Remote or isolated work is work that is isolated from the assistance of other people because of the location, time or nature of the work being done. Assistance from other people includes rescue, medical assistance and emergency services.
A worker may be isolated even if other people may be close by, for example, a cleaner working by themselves at night in a city office building. In other cases, a worker may be far away from populated areas, for example, on a farm.
Remote and isolated work includes:
    * all-night convenience store and service station attendants
    * sales representatives, including real estate agents
    * long distance freight transport drivers
    * scientists, park rangers and others carrying out field work alone
    * health and community workers working in isolation with members of the public.
In some situations, a worker may be alone for a short time. In other situations, the worker may be on their own for days or weeks in remote locations, for example, on sheep and cattle stations.

Assessing the risks
Working alone or remotely increases the risk of any job. Exposure to violence and poor access to emergency assistance are the main hazards that increase the risk of remote or isolated work. The following factors should be considered when assessing the risks:

The length of time the person may be working alone
    * How long would the person need to be alone to finish the job?

The time of day when a person may be working alone
    * Is there increased risk at certain times of day? For example, a service station attendant working alone late at night may be at greater risk of exposure to violence.

Communication
    * What forms of communication does the worker have access to?
    * Are there procedures for regular contact with the worker?
    * Will the emergency communication system work properly in all situations?
    * If communication systems are vehicle-based, what arrangements are there to cover the worker when he or she is away from the vehicle?

The location of the work
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