524Immediate suspension

524  Immediate suspension  (1) The regulator may suspend an asbestos removal 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 applying in the corresponding jurisdiction.  (a) the regulator must give the licence holder written notice of the suspension and the reasons for the suspension; and  (a) give notice under regulation 522 within 14 days after giving the notice under subregulation (2); and  (b) make its decision under regulation 520.  (5) If the regulator gives notice under subregulation (3), the licence remains suspended until the decision is made under regulation 520.