On-the-spot fines for unsafe asbestos procedures

From 14 October 2022, SafeWork NSW inspectors can issue on-the-spot fines to workers who don’t follow asbestos-safe work procedures.

Changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for asbestos-related offences.

Offences may include (this is not an all-inclusive list):

1. Using high-pressure water or compressed air on asbestos roofs

2. Breaking asbestos-containing materials (ACM)

3. Using power tools or other prohibited equipment on ACM

4. Dry-sweeping ACM

5. Not engaging an asbestos professional to conduct clearance inspections

6. Not having adequate signage and barricades at asbestos removal sites

7. Issuing clearance certificates without attending the site

8. Issuing clearance certificates when ACM has not been adequately removed.

Source: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/asbestos

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