(1) The regulator may
suspend an accreditation on a ground referred to in regulation 134
without giving notice under regulation 136 if satisfied that a person may
be exposed to an imminent serious risk to the person’s health or safety
if the accreditation were not suspended.
(2) If the regulator
decides to suspend an accreditation under this regulation —
(a) the
regulator must give the accredited assessor written notice of the suspension
and the reasons for the suspension; and
(b) the
suspension takes effect on the giving of the notice.
(3) The regulator must
then —
(a) give
notice under regulation 136 within 14 days after giving the notice
under subregulation (2); and
(b) make
its decision under regulation 134.
(4) If the regulator
does not give notice under subregulation (3), the suspension ends at the
end of the 14 day period.
(5) If the regulator
gives notice under subregulation (3), the accreditation remains suspended
until the decision is made under regulation 134.