Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965
R 385
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsAsbestos Abatement Regulations, 202015. Plan of work |
| (1) | A written approved plan of work, as contemplated in regulation 12(3), must include at least the following: |
| (a) | Name, contact details and responsibilities of the registered asbestos contractor, approved inspection authority, asbestos waste transporter, asbestos waste disposal site and asbestos client, where applicable; |
| (b) | name and contact details of the asbestos removal supervisor for the asbestos work site; |
| (c) | details of the asbestos to be removed, including the location, type, estimated quantity and condition of the asbestos; |
| (d) | a list of employees' names and identification numbers with verification of valid asbestos training and medical surveillance records for the asbestos work site; |
| (e) | expected commencement and completion dates; |
| (f) | air monitoring method used, and frequency of air monitoring, in accordance with regulation 16; |
| (g) | details of how the asbestos removal work will take place, including methods of removal, tools and equipment, and the appropriate personal protective equipment to be used; |
| (h) | details relating to the requirements of decontamination facilities and decontamination procedures; |
| (i) | details of demarcation, labelling and signage requirements for regulated asbestos areas, asbestos waste and temporary on-site storage areas; |
| (j) | procedure for decontamination of the work area, tools and equipment; |
| (k) | emergency procedures in the event of uncontrolled asbestos release; |
| (l) | method for disposal of asbestos waste; |
| (m) | detail of asbestos clearance certification; and |
| (n) | specific relevant prohibitions. |
| (2) | The approved plan of work, as contemplated in regulation 12(3), must contain the signatures of— |
| (a) | the asbestos client accepting the duties as contemplated in regulation 11(2) and (3); |
| (b) | the registered asbestos contractor accepting the duties as contemplated in regulation 12; and |
| (c) | the approved inspection authority for asbestos accepting the duties as contemplated in regulation 13. |
