432Asbestos management plan

432 Asbestos management plan

(1)  This regulation applies if naturally occurring asbestos is –

(a) identified at a workplace; or

(b) likely to be present at a workplace.

(2)  A person with management or control of the workplace must ensure that a written plan (an asbestos management plan) for the workplace is prepared in relation to the naturally occurring asbestos.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(3)  A person with management or control of the workplace must ensure that the asbestos management plan is maintained to ensure the information in the plan is up to date.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(4)  An asbestos management plan must include information about the following:

(a) the identification of naturally occurring asbestos;

(b) decisions, and reasons for decisions, about the management of naturally occurring asbestos at the workplace;

| Example | | Safe work procedures and control measures. |

(c) procedures for detailing incidents or emergencies involving naturally occurring asbestos at the workplace;

(d) workers carrying out work involving naturally occurring asbestos.

| Example | | Consultation, responsibilities, information and training. |

(5)  A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure that a copy of the asbestos management plan for naturally occurring asbestos at the workplace is readily accessible to –

(a) a worker who has carried out, carries out or intends to carry out, work at the workplace; and

(b) a health and safety representative who represents a worker referred to in ; and