S.L. 646.15 Art. 11Plan of work.

(1) A plan of work shall be drawn up before demolition work or work on removing asbestos and, or asbestos-containing products from buildings, structures, plant or installations or from ships is started.

(2) The plan referred to in subregulation (1) must prescribe the measures necessary to ensure the safety and health of workers at the place of work. The plan must in particular specify that:

(a) asbestos and, or asbestos-containing products are to be removed before demolition works commence, except where this would cause a greater risk to workers than if the asbestos and, or asbestos-containing products had been left in place;

(b) the personal protective equipment referred to in regulation 10(1)(a) shall be provided, where necessary;

(c) when the demolition or asbestos removal work has been completed, the absence of risks of exposure to asbestos at the workplace shall be verified in accordance with national laws and practices before other activities resume.

(3) The plan shall include information on the following:

(a) the nature and probable duration of the work;

(b) the place where the work is carried out;

(c) the methods applied where the work involves the handling of asbestos or of materials containing asbestos;

(d) the characteristics of the equipment used for:

(i) protection and decontamination of those carrying out the work;

(ii) protection of other persons present on or near the worksite.

(4) The plan referred to in subregulation (1) shall be forwarded to the Authority before the start of the projected work, and the Authority may require additional preventive or protective measures to be taken so as to better safeguard the health and safety of workers and, or third parties.