481Asbestos-related work to be in separate area

481 Asbestos-related work to be in separate area

A person conducting a business or undertaking that involves the carrying out of asbestos-related work must ensure that –

(a) the asbestos-related work area is separated from other work areas at the workplace; and

(b) signs alerting persons to the presence of asbestos are placed to indicate where the asbestos-related work is being carried out; and

(c) barricades are erected to delineate the asbestos-related work area.

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.