Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 469

A licensed asbestos removalist must ensure that—

        (a)     signs alerting persons to the presence of asbestos are placed to indicate where the asbestos removal work is being carried out; and

        (b)     barricades are erected to delineate the asbestos removal area.

Maximum penalty:

        (a)     in the case of an individual—$6 000; or

        (b)     in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).