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Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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Character Range: 49298–52006

What if an asbestos register already exists at the workplace?
If an asbestos register already exists at the workplace there is no need to create another one.
The existing register can be reviewed and revised.
Persons conducting a business or undertaking who are carrying out or intend to carry out work
at a workplace, should obtain the current asbestos register and identify any asbestos or ACM that they have management or control of (for example, asbestos in items of plant). The person with management or control of the workplace should be advised if any asbestos or ACM is identified and not included in the asbestos register for the workplace.
If workers consider that the work they are about to do will disturb asbestos, they should talk to the person with management and control of the workplace or their health and safety representative.

Where asbestos is only temporarily in the workplace

In some cases it may not be necessary to include asbestos or ACM that is only temporarily present in the workplace. For example, if plant that contains asbestos is being repaired at the workplace but it is only there for a short period while being repaired, it does not need to be recorded in the asbestos register. However, if plant is often at the workplace (for example, where the company specialises in repairing plant that typically contains asbestos), it would be important to include this in the asbestos register. Note that where work involving asbestos is carried out, there are requirements to ensure the safety of the worker.

Where there is no asbestos register at the workplace
An asbestos register is not required if a workplace has been constructed after 31 December 2003 or if no asbestos has been identified.
If there is no asbestos register at the workplace but asbestos is identified during the course of any work being carried out, the person with management or control of the workplace should be advised who must then identify it (or ensure a competent person identifies it) and prepare a register.
As there will be no asbestos register at a domestic premise, the homeowner or landlord must be advised if asbestos is identified and appropriate action taken.

3.2         Reviewing and revising an asbestos register

Regulation 426 A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure an asbestos register is reviewed and where necessary revised by a competent person if:
    * the asbestos management plan is reviewed
    * further asbestos or ACM is identified at the workplace, or
    * asbestos is removed from or disturbed, sealed or enclosed at the workplace.
The register should be reviewed at least once every five years to ensure it is kept up-to-date.
When reviewing