Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

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involves a risk of a person falling more than 2m; or

is carried out on a telecommunication tower; or

involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load‑bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure; or

involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos; or

involves structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse; or

is carried out in or near a confined space; or

is carried out in or near—

a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1.5m; or

a tunnel; or

involves the use of explosives; or

is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping; or

is carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines; or

is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services; or

is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere; or

involves tilt‑up or precast concrete; or

is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway (including light rail), shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians; or

is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant; or

is carried out in an area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature; or

is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning; or

involves diving work; or

involves processing crystalline silica material using a power tool or another mechanical method.

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