Western Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 459

459 .         Asbestos removal supervisor must be present or readily available

                A licensed asbestos removalist must ensure that the nominated asbestos removal supervisor for asbestos removal work is —

            (a)         if the asbestos removal work requires a Class A asbestos removal licence — present at the asbestos removal area whenever the asbestos removal work is being carried out; and

            (b)         if the asbestos removal work requires a Class B asbestos removal licence — readily available to a worker carrying out asbestos removal work whenever the work is being carried out.

        Penalty:

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

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