WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011
291Meaning of high risk construction work
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291 Meaning of high risk construction work high risk construction work means construction work that: (a) involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 m; 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 m; 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
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 221 (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.