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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ( GENERAL ) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 445

445 .         Duty to train workers about asbestos

        (1)         In addition to the training required by Part 3.2 Division 1, 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 for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $7 000;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.

        (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 for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $1 450;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $7 000.

        (4)         The person must keep the record available for inspection under the Act.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $1 450;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $7 000.



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