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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011
524Immediate suspension
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524 Immediate suspension
(1) The regulator may suspend an asbestos removal licence or
asbestos assessor licence on a ground referred to in regulation 520
without giving notice under regulation 522, if satisfied that:
(a) work carried out under the licence should cease because the
work may involve an imminent serious risk to the health or
safety of any person; or
(b) a corresponding regulator has suspended an equivalent
licence held by the licence holder under this regulation as
(a) the regulator must give the licence holder written notice of the
suspension and the reasons for the suspension; and
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(a) give notice under regulation 522 within 14 days after giving the
(b) make its decision under regulation 520.
remains suspended until the decision is made under regulation 520.