Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022
467Licensed asbestos removalist must inform certain persons about intended asbestos removal work
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467 Licensed asbestos removalist must inform certain persons about intended asbestos removal work
(1) This regulation applies if a licensed asbestos removalist is to carry out licensed asbestos removal work at a workplace.
(2) The licensed asbestos removalist must, before commencing the licensed asbestos removal work, inform the person with management or control of the workplace –
(a) that licensed asbestos removal work is to be carried out at the workplace; and
(b) when the work is to commence.
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) If the workplace is residential premises, the licensed asbestos removalist must, so far as is reasonably practicable, before commencing the licensed asbestos removal work, inform the following persons that asbestos removal work is to be carried out at the workplace, and when the work is to commence:
(a) the person who commissioned the asbestos removal work;
(b) a person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace;
(c) the occupier of the residential premises;
(d) the owner of the residential premises;
(e) anyone occupying premises in the immediate vicinity of the workplace.
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.