Emergency procedure
454 Emergency procedure
This section applies if—
an emergency occurs at a workplace other than residential premises; and
a structure or plant at the workplace must be demolished; and
asbestos is fixed to or installed in the structure or plant before the emergency occurs.
The person with management or control of the workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that—
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
the asbestos register for the workplace is considered in the development of the procedure.
Maximum penalty: tier G monetary penalty.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
The person must ensure that the regulator is given written notice about the emergency—
immediately after the person becomes aware of the emergency; and
before the demolition is commenced.
Maximum penalty: tier G monetary penalty.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
For the purposes of this section, an emergency occurs if—
a structure or plant is structurally unsound; or
collapse of the structure or plant is imminent.
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