| ( 1) |
An asbestos client, employer or self-emp loyed person carrying out type 1 asbestos work must— |
| (a) |
provide an up-to-date inventory of asbestos in place, as contemplated in regulation 4, when asbestos work is planned; |
| (b) |
ensure that an asbestos risk assessment, as contemplated in regulation 5, is carried out prior to asbestos work; |
| (c) |
ensure that a written safe work procedure is developed and followed; and |
| (d) |
as far as is reasonably practicable, provide adequate information, |
instruction and training, as contemplated in regulation 7, to any person who may be exposed to asbestos as a result of that asbestos work.
| (2) |
An asbestos client, employer or self-employed person planning type 2 or type 3 asbestos work must— |
| (a) |
provide an up-to-date inventory of asbestos in place, as contemp lated in regulation 4, to the registered asbestos contractor and approved inspection authority; |
| (b) |
if asbestos-containing material intended for removal or repair is not identified in the inventory of asbestos in place, review and update the inventory; |
| (c) |
ensure that an asbestos risk assessment is carried out prior to asbestos work; |
| (d) |
appoint, in writing, an approved inspection authority; |
| (e) |
ensure that the appropriately registered asbestos contractor performs type 2 or type 3 asbestos work as per the asbestos plan of work; |
| (f) |
ensure that notification of asbestos work is given as contemplated in regulation 10(2); |
| (g) |
ensure that they have co-signed the asbestos plan of work for the asbestos repair or removal work to be carried out; |
| (h) |
stop any registered asbestos contractor from executing any asbestos work which poses a health or safety risk to persons until such time that the risk has been appropriately mitigated; |
| (i) |
before any asbestos work commences on site, ensure that the registered asbestos contractor is registered and in good standing with the Compensation Fund or with a licensed compensation insurer as contemplated in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993); and |
| (j) |
where a fatality or permanent disabling injury occurs during asbestos work, report such fatality or injury to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations as contemplated in section 24 of the Act and in accordance with regulations 8 and 9 of the General Administrative Regulations, 2003. |
| (3) |
After completion of type 2 or type 3 asbestos work, the asbestos client must obtain an asbestos clearance certificate from the approved inspection authority. |
Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965
