Bush Fires Regulations 1954

At all times during which the hot work is being carried out, there must be in close proximity to the hot work at least 1 able‑bodied person (the fire detection officer), other than the person carrying out the hot work, who is dedicated solely to detecting and suppressing any fire caused by the hot work.

The fire detection officer must be trained in —

the operation of approved fire extinguishers for hot work; and

if the hot work is carried out within 30 m of land on which there is bush or which is under crop or pasture or stubble —

the operation of the fire fighting vehicles required under regulation 24I(3); and

the suppression and fighting of bush fire.

The fire detection officer and at least 1 other able‑bodied person must remain on the work site for at least 30 minutes after the hot work is completed.

The persons referred to in subregulation (3) must not leave the work site until they are satisfied that there is no fire, or anything likely to cause a fire, on the work site.