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4.1         What is an asbestos management plan?
An asbestos management plan sets out how asbestos or ACM that is identified at the workplace will be managed, for example what, when and how it is going to be done.
An asbestos management plan must include:
    * the identification of asbestos and ACM, for example a reference or link to the asbestos register for the workplace, and the locations of signs and labels
    * decisions, and reasons for the decisions, about the management of asbestos at the workplace, for example safe work procedures and control measures
    * procedures for detailing accidents, incidents or emergencies of asbestos at the workplace
    * workers carrying out work involving asbestos, for example consultation, information and training responsibilities.
Other information that may be included in the asbestos management plan is:
    * an outline of how asbestos risks will be controlled, including consideration of appropriate control measures
    * a timetable for managing risks of exposure, for example priorities and dates for any reviews, circumstances and activities that could affect the timing of action
    * identification of each person with responsibilities under the asbestos management plan and the person's responsibilities
    * procedures, including a timetable for reviewing and, if necessary, revising the asbestos management plan and asbestos register
    * air monitoring procedures at the workplace, if required.

4.2         Reviewing an asbestos management plan

Regulation 430 The person with management or control of the workplace must ensure the asbestos management plan is reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least once every five years or when:
    * there is a review of the asbestos register or a control measure
    * asbestos is removed from or disturbed, sealed or enclosed at the workplace
    * the plan is no longer adequate for managing asbestos or ACM at the workplace
    * a health and safety representative requests a review if they reasonably believe that any of the matters listed in the above points affects or may affect the health and safety of a member of their work group and the asbestos management plan was not adequately reviewed.

4.3         Accessing an asbestos management plan
Regulation 429 The person with management or control of the workplace must ensure the asbestos management plan is readily accessible to:
    * a worker who has carried out, carries out or intends to carry out work at the workplace
    * health and safety representatives who represent workers that carry out or intend to carry out work at the workplace
    * a person conducting a business or undertaking who has carried out, carries out or intends to carry out work at the workplace, and
    * a person conducting a business or undertaking who has required, requires or intends to require work to