Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated Regulations(1) An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate any risk associated with the presence of asbestos that is under the management or control of the employer by removing the asbestos.
(2) If it is not reasonably practicable to remove the asbestos, the employer must reduce the risk associated with the presence of asbestos so far as is reasonably practicable by enclosing the asbestos.
(3) If the employer has enclosed the asbestos, so far as is reasonably practicable, and a risk remains, the employer must reduce the risk associated with the presence of asbestos so far as is reasonably practicable by sealing the asbestos.
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1 Act compliance—sections 21 and 23 (see regulation 7).
2 Part 4 of the Act sets out the duty of the employer to consult with employees, including in respect of making decisions about the measures to be taken to control risks to health or safety. This consultation must involve the health and safety representative (if any). See also regulation 21.