Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016

Part 2 Management of particular risks

Remote or isolated work

21 Managing risks associated with remote or isolated work

(1)

A PCBU must manage, in accordance with regulations 5 to 8, risks to the health and safety of a worker who performs remote or isolated work.

(2)

To minimise risks to the health and safety of a worker associated with remote or isolated work, a PCBU must provide a system of work that includes effective communication with the worker.

(3)

A PCBU who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction,—

(a)

for an individual, to a fine not exceeding $10,000:

(b)

for any other person, to a fine not exceeding $50,000.

Compare: Model Work Health and Safety Regulations (Aust) r 48