An asbestos employer planning type 2 or type 3 asbestos work must -
- provide an up-to-date inventory of asbestos in place to the registered asbestos contractor and approved inspection authority;
- if asbestos-containing material intended for removal or repair is not identified in the inventory of asbestos in place, review and update the inventory;
- ensure that an asbestos risk assessment is carried out prior to asbestos work;
- appoint, in writing, an approved inspection authority;
- ensure that the appropriately registered asbestos contractor performs type 2 or type 3 asbestos work as per the asbestos plan of work;
- ensure that notification of asbestos work is given;
-ensure that they have co-signed the asbestos plan of work for the asbestos repair or removal work to be carried out;
- 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;
- 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 and
- where a fatality or permanent disabling injury occurs during asbestos work, report such fatality or injury to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations.