Requirements for person conducting a business or undertaking
120C Requirements for person conducting a business or undertaking
A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a worker does not carry out work in the roof space of a building, or enter the roof space for the carrying out of work in another part of the building, unless—
the relevant electrical installation for the building is de-energised; or
either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply.
Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
For subsection (1)(b), the circumstances are—
it is not reasonably practicable to carry out the work or enter the roof space while the relevant electrical installation is de-energised; or
it is necessary to test, service or commission a thing, other than electrical equipment, that is energised and located in, or accessible by, the roof space.
If either of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) apply, the person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that—
a risk assessment is conducted for the work or entry; and
the person is satisfied—
the risks identified by the risk assessment are, or can be reduced to, as low as reasonably practicable; and
the work can be carried out, or the entry can be made, safely; and
a statement for the work or entry is prepared that—
identifies the work or entry; and
specifies the hazards associated with the work or entry and risks associated with those hazards; and
describes the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and
describes how the measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed; and
the work is carried out or the entry is made in accordance with the statement.
Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.
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