465Asbestos removal control plan to be kept and available

465 Asbestos removal control plan to be kept and available

(1)  Subject to subregulation (2) , a licensed asbestos removalist must ensure that a copy of the asbestos removal control plan prepared under regulation 464 is kept until the asbestos removal work to which it relates is completed.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

(2)  If a notifiable incident occurs in connection with the asbestos removal work to which the asbestos removal control plan relates, the licensed asbestos removalist must keep the asbestos removal control plan for at least 2 years after the incident occurs.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.

(3)  The licensed asbestos removalist must ensure that, for the period for which the asbestos removal control plan must be kept under this regulation, a copy is –

(a) readily accessible to –

(i) a person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace; and

(ii) the person's workers at the workplace, or a health and safety representative who represents the workers; and

(iii) if the asbestos removal work is to be carried out in residential premises – the occupants of the premises; and

(b) available for inspection under the Act.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $3 600; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $18 000.