Regulation 11

(1) An asbestos client, employer or self-employed 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 contemplated 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; 20

     (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.