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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2022 (S.R. 2022, NO. 109) - REG 445

Duty to train workers about asbestos
(1)  In addition to the training required by Division 1 of Part 3.2 , a person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that workers engaged by the person, whom the person reasonably believes may be involved in asbestos removal work or in the carrying out of asbestos-related work, are trained in the identification and safe handling of, and suitable control measures for, asbestos and ACM.
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.
(2)  This regulation does not apply in relation to a worker referred to in regulation 460 .
(3)  The person must ensure that a record is kept of the training undertaken by the worker –
(a) while the worker is carrying out the work; and
(b) for 5 years after the day the worker ceases working for the person.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $1 250; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $6 000.
(4)  The person must keep the record available for inspection under the Act.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $1 250; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $6 000.


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