342Exemptions

342 Exemptions

(1) Regulations 339, 340 and 341 do not apply in relation to a person who is employed to perform construction work during the period of 28 days after the person's employment commences if—

(a) the person has not performed construction work during the preceding 2 years; and

(b) the employer makes an application and pays for the person to undertake construction induction training before or during the period of 28 days; and

(c) the employer ensures that the person receives direct supervision, directions, demonstrations and monitoring appropriate to the construction work performed by the person for the 28-day period so that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the person can perform the work in a manner that is safe and without risks to health.

(2) Regulations 339, 340 and 341 do not apply in relation to a person who is employed to perform construction work during the period of 60 days after the person has been issued with a construction statement of attainment.

(3) Regulations 339, 340 and 341 do not apply in relation to a person who is employed to perform construction work if the person—

(a) completed the Construction Industry Basic Induction training course before 1 July 2008 and holds a card evidencing that completion; and

(b) has performed construction work in the preceding 2 years.

(4) Regulations 339, 340 and 341 do not apply in relation to a person who is employed to perform construction work if the person has recognised evidence of construction induction training and—

(a) not more than 2 years have passed since the recognised evidence of construction induction training was issued; or

(b) the person has performed construction work in the preceding 2 years.