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Sanctions against asbestos licence holders

Queensland Government agencies with responsibilities to enforce the law may sanction licences or other authorisations concerning asbestos and in accordance with their enforcement framework. Sanctions may include adding conditions, cancelling, suspending, disqualifying or issuing warnings to a licence holder.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) licences people to remove licenced quantities of asbestos and asbestos containing materials under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. WHSQ sanctions licence holders who do not carry out this work safely and competently.

A summary of licence sanctions from 2018–2021 is detailed below. Find out more about asbestos licences, including lists of current licence holders.

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    2022

    Year Sanction type Licence class Description
    2022 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In January 2022, a Class B asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a license. The license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to ensure that health monitoring is provided to workers – s.435
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable all asbestos likely to be disturbed by demolition of domestic premises if removed before demolition commences – s.453(1)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to use signage and barricades – s.469 failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).

     

    2021

    Year Sanction type Licence class Description
    2021 Warning letter Class B

    In November 2021, a Class A asbestos removal licence holder's conduct was reviewed by WHSQ. The licence holder was reminded in writing of their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. While no sanctions were imposed at this time, the licence holder was warned that non-compliance with the legislation is an offence and may result in the application of various sanctions, including the suspension or cancellation of their asbestos removal licence.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1).
    2021 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In October 2021, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended as the license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently. The licence was suspended indefinitely until the licence holder removes and disposes of the asbestos stored at their workplace at an authorised asbestos waste site.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • PCBU must not carry out, or direct or allow worker to carry out work involving asbestos – s.419(1)
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).

     

    2020

    Year Sanction type Licence class Description
    2020 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In September 2020, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended for 18 months as the license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable all asbestos likely to be disturbed by demolition of domestic premises if removed before demolition commences – s.453(1)
    • failure to ensure appropriate training provided to workers to ensure work carried out in accordance with asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.460(2)
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).
    2020 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In August 2020, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended for nine months as the license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure to ensure a copy of the asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) is given to person who commissioned asbestos removal work – s.464(3)
    • failure to ensure that nothing likely to be contaminated with asbestos is removed from the asbestos removal areas unless decontaminated or sealed in decontaminated and labelled container – s.471(2)
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure to ensure a clearance inspection of the asbestos removal area is carried out – s.473(2).
    2020 Warning letter Class A

    In August 2020, a Class A asbestos removal licence holder's conduct was reviewed by WHSQ. The licence holder was reminded in writing of their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. While no sanctions were imposed at this time, the licence holder was warned that non-compliance with the legislation is an offence and may result in the application of various sanctions, including the suspension or cancellation of their asbestos removal licence.

    The following contravention of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 was identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).
    2020 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In March 2020, a Class B asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a license. The license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • PCBU must not carry out, or direct or allow worker to carry out work involving asbestos – s.419(1)
    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • failure to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that all asbestos or ACM is identified by competent person – s.422(1)
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • for asbestos related work, failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.484(1).

     

    2019

    Year Sanction type Licence class Description
    2019 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class A

    In November 2019, a Class A asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a licence. The licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • PCBU must not carry out, or direct or allow worker to carry out work involving asbestos – s.419(1)
    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • failure to ensure an asbestos register is prepared and kept at the workplace – s.425(1)
    • failure to ensure that health monitoring is provided to workers – s.435
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).
    2019 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In October 2019, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended for six months as the license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable all asbestos likely to be disturbed by demolition of domestic premises if removed before demolition commences – s.453(1)
    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to use signage and barricades – s.469
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).
    2019 Warning letter Class B

    In October 2019, a Class B asbestos removal licence holder's conduct was reviewed by WHSQ. The licence holder was reminded in writing of their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. While no sanctions were imposed at this time, the licence holder was warned that non-compliance with the legislation is an offence and may result in the application of various sanctions, including the suspension or cancellation of their asbestos removal licence.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to ensure that the removal of friable asbestos or asbestos contaminated dust or debris at a workplace is carried out by a person that holds a Class A asbestos removal licence – s.485.
    2019 Proposal to cancel asbestos removal licence Class B

    In September 2019, it was proposed that a Class B asbestos removal licence be cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a licence. The licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently. During the submission process, the licence holder de-registered the legal entity which resulted in the licence no longer being valid and therefore no further sanctioning occurred.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable all asbestos likely to be disturbed by demolition of domestic premises if removed before demolition commences – s.453(1)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure to keep the licence document available for inspection under the Act – s.505(1).
    2019 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In September 2019, a Class B asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a license. The license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable all asbestos likely to be disturbed by refurbishment of domestic premises if removed before refurbishment commences – s.457
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to ensure a clearance inspection of the asbestos removal area is carried out – s.473(2)
    • failure to ensure that the removal of friable asbestos or asbestos contaminated dust or debris at a workplace is carried out by a person that holds a Class A asbestos removal licence – s.485.
    2019 Warning letter Class A

    In September 2019, a Class A asbestos removal licence holder's conduct was reviewed by WHSQ. The licence holder was reminded in writing of their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. While no sanctions were imposed at this time, the licence holder was warned that non-compliance with the legislation is an offence and may result in the application of various sanctions, including the suspension or cancellation of their asbestos removal licence.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable all asbestos likely to be disturbed by demolition of domestic premises if removed before demolition commences – s.453(1).
    2019 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In May 2019, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended for six months, with the licence only to be reinstated upon completion of mandatory asbestos training delivered by WHSQ. The licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).

     

    2018

    Year Sanction type Licence class Description
    2018 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In November 2018, a Class B asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a licence. The licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure to ensure a clearance inspection of the asbestos removal area is carried out – s.473(2).
    2018 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In November 2018, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended for six months as the license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to isolate, contain and dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1).

    Six non-asbestos related contraventions resulting in the issuing of statutory notices were also taken into consideration.

    2018 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence and refusal to renew asbestos removal licence Class B

    In August 2018, a Class B asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before the PCBU could re-apply for a licence. The licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently. In September 2019, following the end of the disqualification period, the PCBU applied for a new Class B asbestos removal licence, which was refused.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to provide workers with personal protective equipment – s.44
    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • failure to ensure that health monitoring is provided to workers - s435
    • using, directing or allowing a worker to use prohibited equipment (power tools, brooms or any other implement that cause the release of airborne asbestos into the atmosphere) unless the use of the equipment is controlled – s.446(3)
    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failing to ensure that relevant persons are told that asbestos removal work is to be carried out at the workplace and when the work is to commence – s.468(3)
    • failure to use signage and barricades – s.469
    • failure to limit access to asbestos removal area – s.470
    • failure to have adequate decontamination facilities – s.471(1)
    • failure to dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure to ensure that the removal of friable asbestos or asbestos contaminated dust or debris at a workplace is carried out by a person that holds a Class A asbestos removal licence – s.485.
    2018 Suspension of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In June 2018, a Class B asbestos removal licence was suspended for three months as the licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    Between 2012- 2017, 16 statutory notices relating to poor asbestos work practices were issued by WHSQ inspectors. Notices were in relation to the following sections (including repeated non-compliances) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011:

    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420
    • failure to ensure asbestos supervisor is readily available – s.459
    • failure to have licence documentation readily available – s.505(1)
    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to keep training records – s.461(2)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to have adequate decontamination facilities – s.471(1) failure to dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure in relation to clearance inspection – s.473(2).
    2018 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class A

    In June 2018, a Class A asbestos removal licence was cancelled with a disqualification period of 12 months before they could re-apply for a licence. The license holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently.

    Between 2012- 2017, 16 statutory notices relating to poor asbestos work practices were issued by WHSQ inspectors. Notices were in relation to the following sections (including repeated non-compliances) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011:

    • failure to limit the use of equipment without suppression of airborne asbestos fibres – s.446(3)
    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to keep training records – s.461(2)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to provide ARCP – s.464(3)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to notify particular persons about asbestos removal – s.467(3)
    • failure to use signage and barricades – s.469
    • failure to have adequate decontamination facilities – s.471(1)
    • failure to dispose of asbestos waste – s472(1).failure in relation to clearance inspection – s.473(2).
    2018 Refusal to renew asbestos removal licence Class A

    In June 2018, a Class A asbestos removal licence renewal application was refused, as an assessment of the licence holder indicated a failure to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the current licence were carried out safely and competently.

    Between 2012- 2017, 16 statutory notices relating to poor asbestos work practices were issued by WHSQ inspectors. Notices were in relation to the following sections (including repeated non-compliances) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011:

    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to keep training records – s461(2)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to notify particular persons about asbestos removal – s.467(3)
    • failure to use signage and barricades – s.469
    • failure to dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure in relation to clearance inspection – s.473(2)
    • failure to notify particular persons about asbestos removal – s.467
    • failure to have an asbestos removal control plan – s.464
    • failure to have asbestos removal supervisor readily available – s.459
    • failure to suppress asbestos fibres whilst using power tools and other implements – s.446(3)
    • failure to limit access to asbestos removal area – s.470.
    2018 Warning Letter Class B

    In June 2018, a Class B asbestos removal licence holder's conduct was reviewed by WHSQ. The licence holder was reminded in writing of their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. While no sanctions were imposed at this time, the licence holder was warned that non-compliance with the legislation is an offence and may result in the application of various sanctions, including the suspension or cancellation of their asbestos removal licence.

    The following contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified as evidence of asbestos removal work not being conducted in a competent and safe manner:

    • failure to provide workers with personal protective equipment – s.44
    • failure to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres – s.420(1)
    • failure of workers to have completed specified asbestos removal training – s.460(1)
    • failure to have asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) – s.464(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure to use signage and barricades – s.469
    • failure to dispose of asbestos waste – s.472(1)
    • failure to ensure a clearance inspection of the asbestos removal area is carried out – s.473(2).
    2018 Cancellation of asbestos removal licence Class B

    In January 2018, a Class B asbestos removal licence was cancelled as the licence holder failed to ensure that the work or other activities authorised by the licence were carried out safely and competently. The licence holder was also disqualified from applying for a new licence for 12 months.

    The licence holder and PCBU were engaged by the owner of a domestic property in 2017 to remove all Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and demolish the structure. The ACM was not removed prior to demolition and a number of contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 were identified including:

    • failure to ensure that exposure of a person at the workplace to airborne asbestos is eliminated so far as is reasonably practicable – s.420(1)
    • failure to notify the Regulator about asbestos removal at least five days prior to commencing work – s.466(1)
    • failure as an asbestos removalist to dispose of asbestos waste and contaminated personal protective equipment – s.472
    • failure to identify and remove asbestos demolition off a domestic premises – s.453
    • failure to hold a licence to carry out demolition work – s.143.
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