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copy of the asbestos register for the workplace from the person with management or control of that workplace.
Regulation 451: If there is no asbestos register, the person carrying out the demolition work must:
    * not carry out the work until the structure or plant has been inspected to determine whether asbestos or ACM are fixed to or installed in the structure or plant
    * ensure that the determination is undertaken by a competent person, and
    * if asbestos or ACM are determined or presumed to be present, inform the occupier and owner of the premises (if domestic premises) and the person conducting a business
      or undertaking with management or control of the workplace.
All asbestos that is likely to be disturbed by the demolition must be identified and, so far as is reasonably practicable, be removed before the demolition is started.
If only a part of a building or structure is to be demolished, only the asbestos that is likely to be disturbed during the demolition of that part of the building or structure is required to be removed,
so far as is reasonably practicable, before the demolition work commences.
When planning demolition or refurbishment, consider:
    * the age of the building and the likelihood of asbestos or other hazardous materials being present
    * the location of asbestos in relation to the proposed demolition or refurbishment
    * if there are inaccessible areas that are likely to contain asbestos
    * whether asbestos is likely to be damaged or disturbed as a result of the demolition or refurbishment work – if yes, can it be removed safely before work commences?
    * type and condition of asbestos present
    * amount of asbestos present
    * method of demolition or refurbishment and how will it affect the asbestos, and
    * the nature of the ACM (friable or non-friable).
Demolition of part of a building, structure, or plant can be carried out to access in-situ asbestos so it can be removed safely. For example, part of a wall may be demolished to access asbestos located in the wall cavity so it can be removed before further demolition.
Building and construction workers can expect that, in workplaces where asbestos is fixed or installed, all asbestos has been identified so far as is reasonably practicable. If there is any uncertainty about the presence of asbestos or if any part of the structure or plant is inaccessible and likely to be disturbed, it must be assumed that asbestos is present.
Further specific guidance on managing asbestos when demolition and refurbishment work is being carried out can be found in the:
    * Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace, and
    * Code of Practice: