(1)
WorkSafe may, on application by a PCBU or on its own initiative, approve a method for managing the risk associated with asbestos at the workplace.
(2)
WorkSafe may approve a method under subclause (1) only if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the method will be effective.
(3)
A decision on an application must be made by WorkSafe within 120 days of receipt of the application.
(4)
WorkSafe must, if it regards an application as incomplete, give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to provide the additional information required.
(5)
WorkSafe must, if it proposes to refuse an application, give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed refusal.
(6)
WorkSafe must notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for a decision to refuse to approve a method.
(7)
WorkSafe may—
withdraw its approval of a method for managing the risk associated with asbestos at the workplace; or
make changes to an approved method.
(8)
Before taking any action under subclause (7), WorkSafe must give the original applicant (if any) written notice of the proposed action and a reasonable opportunity to respond.