Victorian Consolidated Regulations

8 Reg. 9.2.1: S.R. No. 127/2000 as amended by S.R. No. 96/2005. - SECT 3.3.1.

Application of Part

3.3.1. Application of Part



(1) This Part does not apply in relation to-

   (a)  the following activities that are carried out under the control or
        management of an employer¾

   (i)  the performance of stunt work; or

   (ii) the performance of acrobatics; or

   (iii) a theatrical performance; or

   (iv) a sporting or athletic activity; or

   (v)  the riding of a bicycle, motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle; or

   (vi) horse riding; or

   (vii) rock climbing, abseiling or any other similar activities; or

   (b)  a task that is undertaken on those parts of a building or structure
        (including stairs, fixed ladders, ramps and balconies) that¾

   (i)  comply with any applicable requirements of AS 1657-Fixed platforms,
        walkways, stairways and ladders-Design, construction and installation;
        and

   (ii) comply with any applicable requirements of the Building Regulations
        20061; and

   (iii) are used for the purpose for which they were designed, including for
        access and egress; or

   (c)  any activity determined by the Authority in accordance with
        subregulation (2).

(2) The Authority may determine an activity to be excluded from the
application of this Part if the Authority is satisfied that the activity is of
a similar nature to an activity referred to in subregulation (1)(a).