Signage

Current

(1)

A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that signs that comply with subsection (2) are erected—

(a)

immediately before work in a confined space commences and while the work is being carried out; and

(b)

while work is being carried out in preparation for, and in the completion of, work in a confined space.

Maximum penalty: tier G monetary penalty.

Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).

(2)

The signs must—

(a)

identify the confined space; and

(b)

inform workers that they must not enter the space unless they have a confined space entry permit; and

(c)

be clear and prominently located next to each entry to the space.

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