298Security of workplace

298 Security of workplace

298 Security of workplace

(1) A person with management or control of a workplace at which construction work is carried out must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the workplace is secured from unauthorised access.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—43 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—217 penalty units.

(2) In complying with subsection (1), the person must have regard to all relevant matters, including—

(a) risks to health and safety arising from unauthorised access to the workplace, and

(b) the likelihood of unauthorised access occurring, and

Example—

The proximity of the workplace to places frequented by children, including schools, parks and shopping precincts.

(c) to the extent that unauthorised access to the workplace cannot be prevented—how to isolate hazards within the workplace.