Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

The regulator may suspend an asbestos removal licence or asbestos assessor licence on a ground referred to in regulation 520 without giving notice under regulation 522, if satisfied that – work carried out under the licence should cease because the work may involve an imminent serious risk to the health or safety of any person; or a corresponding regulator has suspended an equivalent licence held by the licence holder under this regulation as applying in the corresponding jurisdiction.

If the regulator decides to suspend a licence under this regulation – the regulator must give the licence holder written notice of the suspension and the reasons for the suspension; and the suspension of the licence takes effect on the giving of the notice.

The regulator must then – give notice under regulation 522 within 14 days after giving the notice under subregulation (2); and make its decision under regulation 520.

If the regulator does not give notice under subregulation (3), the suspension ends at the end of the 14 day period.

If the regulator gives notice under subregulation (3), the licence remains suspended until the decision is made under regulation 520.