Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A licensed asbestos removalist must not direct or allow a worker to carry out licensed asbestos removal work unless the removalist is satisfied that the worker holds a certification in relation to the specified VET course for asbestos removal relevant to the class of licensed asbestos removal work to be carried out by the worker.
(a) In the case of an individual--$6 000.
(b) In the case of a body corporate--$30 000.
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.
(2) A licensed asbestos removalist must provide appropriate training to a worker carrying out licensed asbestos removal work at a workplace to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the asbestos removal control plan for the workplace.
(a) In the case of an individual--$6 000.
(b) In the case of a body corporate--$30 000.
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.
"appropriate training" means training designed specifically for the workplace where the licensed asbestos removal work is carried out and the work to be carried out at the workplace.
Note: Unless this regulation applies, the obligation to provide
training to workers carrying out unlicensed asbestos removal work is set out
in regulation 445.