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CurrentCommunication and safety monitoring
Chapter 4Hazardous work
Part 4.3Confined spaces
Division 4.3.3Duties of person conducting business or undertaking
69 Communication and safety monitoring
A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a worker does not enter a confined space to carry out work unless the person provides a system of work that includes—
(a)
continuous communication with the worker from outside the space; and
(b)
monitoring of conditions within the space by a standby person who is in the vicinity of the space and, if practicable, observing the work being carried out.
Maximum penalty: tier E monetary penalty.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
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