Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:454
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 454
Character Range: 595008–596652

454  Emergency procedure
 (1) This regulation applies if:
 (a) an emergency occurs at a workplace other than domestic premises; and
 (b) a structure or plant at the workplace must be demolished; and
 (c) asbestos is fixed to or installed in the structure or plant before the emergency occurs.
 (2) The person with management or control of the workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that:
 (a) before the demolition is commenced, a procedure is developed that will, so far as is reasonably practicable, reduce the risk of exposure of workers and persons in the vicinity of the demolition site to asbestos to below the exposure standard; and
 (b) the asbestos register for the workplace is considered in the development of the procedure.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier G monetary penalty.
 (3) The person must ensure that the regulator is given written notice about the emergency:
 (a) immediately after the person becomes aware of the emergency; and
 (b) before the demolition is commenced.
Note: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations.
Penalty: The tier G monetary penalty.
 (4) For the purposes of this regulation, an emergency occurs if:
 (a) a structure or plant is structurally unsound; or
 (b) collapse of the structure or plant is imminent.