Occupational Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 2003 Jurisdiction Australia - Victoria Year 2003 Published in English Source CIS copy, 2003. 39p. Serial number Victoria S.R. 16/2003 Online availability [English] http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/O/STAT01831/0_1.html Descriptors [Primary] Australia, Victoria, asbestos [Secondary] asbestos removal, law, licensing of undertakings, prohibition of use Subject category Chemical safety Abstract Regulation (effective 1 Feb. 2003) issued under the authority of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (see CIS 88-1751) and of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (see CIS 88-1760). Contents: definitions; exemptions; general requirements; prohibitions (basically, the supply, storage, transport, sale and use of asbestos are prohibited; some derogations for asbestos already present in buildings and/or equipment); licensing; occupier and employer duties in connection with asbestos already present in workplaces (in situ); provisions in the case of demolition (incl. refurbishment) work where asbestos is present; removal of asbestos from buildings, structures, ships and plant by licence holders; activities involving asbestos-containing products and materials (including removal of asbestos waste). In annex: information to be included in applications for a licence to conduct removal work, in control plans and in notifications of removal work. The 1992 regulations on the same subject (see CIS 92-1423) are revoked. CIS No. 02-1521 Database ID 100889