Removing friable asbestos Regulation 477 provides that a licensed asbestos removalist must take specific measures, so far as is reasonably practicable, when removing friable asbestos. Sub-regulation 477(2) requires a licensed asbestos removalist to test an enclosure used in removing friable asbestos for leaks. Sub-regulation 477(3) stipulates that sub-regulations 477(1)(b) and d) do not apply if glove bags are used in class A asbestos removal work. Sub-regulation 477(5) also sets out requirements regarding any enclosures used in removing friable asbestos. The maximum penalty for contravening sub-regulation 477 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Part 8.9 Asbestos-related work This part sets out requirements for duty holders in relation to asbestos-related work carried out at a workplace. Application of Part 8.9 Regulation 478 provides that this Part applies to asbestos-related work. Asbestos-related work is defined in regulation 5. Uncertainty as to presence of asbestos Regulation 479 provides that a PCBU who is unsure whether work to be carried out is asbestos-related work to either assume that asbestos is present or ensure a sample is analysed to determine if asbestos is present. The maximum penalty for contravening regulation 479 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Duty to give information about health risks of asbestos-related work Regulation 480 places responsibilities on a PCBU to give information about health risks and health monitoring to a person before the person is engaged to carry out work for the business or undertaking. The maximum penalty for contravening regulation 480 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Asbestos-related work to be in separate area Regulation 481 sets out requirements for the PCBU involved in carrying out work to ensure the asbestos-related work area is separated from other work areas, and that signs and barricades are used to indicate where the asbestos-related work is being carried out. The maximum penalty for contravening regulation 481 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Air monitoring Regulation 482 prescribes the requirements for air monitoring of an asbestos-related work area if there is uncertainty as to whether the exposure standard is likely to be exceeded.
Removing friable asbestos Regulation 477 provides that a licensed asbestos removalist must take specific measures, so far as is reasonably practicable, when removing friable asbestos. Sub-regulation 477(2) requires a licensed asbestos removalist to test an enclosure used in removing friable asbestos for leaks. Sub-regulation 477(3) stipulates that sub-regulations 477(1)(b) and d) do not apply if glove bags are used in class A asbestos removal work. Sub-regulation 477(5) also sets out requirements regarding any enclosures used in removing friable asbestos. The maximum penalty for contravening sub-regulation 477 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Part 8.9 Asbestos-related work This part sets out requirements for duty holders in relation to asbestos-related work carried out at a workplace. Application of Part 8.9 Regulation 478 provides that this Part applies to asbestos-related work. Asbestos-related work is defined in regulation 5. Uncertainty as to presence of asbestos Regulation 479 provides that a PCBU who is unsure whether work to be carried out is asbestos-related work to either assume that asbestos is present or ensure a sample is analysed to determine if asbestos is present. The maximum penalty for contravening regulation 479 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Duty to give information about health risks of asbestos-related work Regulation 480 places responsibilities on a PCBU to give information about health risks and health monitoring to a person before the person is engaged to carry out work for the business or undertaking. The maximum penalty for contravening regulation 480 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Asbestos-related work to be in separate area Regulation 481 sets out requirements for the PCBU involved in carrying out work to ensure the asbestos-related work area is separated from other work areas, and that signs and barricades are used to indicate where the asbestos-related work is being carried out. The maximum penalty for contravening regulation 481 is $6 000 for an individual and $30 000 for a body corporate. Air monitoring Regulation 482 prescribes the requirements for air monitoring of an asbestos-related work area if there is uncertainty as to whether the exposure standard is likely to be exceeded.
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