Information paper AR1 - Queensland Government

Where a principal contractor is appointed a construction safety plan must be prepared beforeasbestos removal work starts. Part 20 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008specifies requirements in relation to construction safety plans.b) Asbestos removal control planFor asbestos removal work, a site-specific control plan must be developed before the work starts.The requirements for an asbestos removal control plan are outlined in the National Code ofPractice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd Edition [NOHSC: 2002 (2005)].Criterion 5 – ComplianceThe applicant must demonstrate that issues relating to the following have been resolved orrectified: requirements to comply with workplace health and safety legislation in the previous two years(e.g. improvement or prohibition notices) any convictions under workplace health and safety legislation in Queensland or another stateor territory relating to asbestos removal work or demolition work in the previous ten years any refusal, cancellation or suspension of a certificate/licence for asbestos removal work ordemolition work in Queensland or another state or territory in the previous two years.This criterion can be met by the person who holds the business name or director of the companymaking a statutory declaration. The statutory declaration must be submitted as part of theapplication process.How applicant may demonstrate criteria have been met for an A class certificateApplicants must be assessed by an authorised accredited provider. Fees charged for this serviceare determined by the accredited provider.Further informationVisit www.training.gov.au to find a registered training organisation.For more information visit www.worksafe.qld.gov.au or contact WHS Infoline on 1300 369 915.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland www.worksafe.qld.gov.au 1300 369 915The material presented in this publication is distributed by the Queensland Government for information only and is subject to change without notice. TheQueensland Government disclaims all responsibility and liability (including liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs incurred asa result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason.© State of Queensland (Department of Justice and Attorney-General) 2013PN10378 Version PN10378 1 Last Version updated 1 Last August updated 2008 August – Information 2008 – Information paper AR1 paper AR14 4