(1) An asbestos removal licence holder must arrange for an appropriate medical examination to be conducted by a registered medical practitioner for each person engaged in asbestos removal work.
Note
Act compliance—section 22(1) (see regulation 7).
(2) An asbestos removal licence holder must ensure that medical examinations are provided—
(a) before the person commences asbestos removal work for the first time for that licence holder unless the person has had an appropriate medical examination within the preceding year; and
(b) at intervals of not more than 2 years; and
(c) within 30 days after the person ceases asbestos removal work unless the person has had an appropriate medical examination within the preceding year.
Note
Act compliance—section 22(1) (see regulation 7).
(3) In this regulation the duties of an asbestos removal licence holder who is an employer in relation to medical examinations extend to an independent contractor.
Note
Act compliance—section 23 (see regulation 7).