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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 398 · clause 398 · NLR 5/12

PART XVII CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION AND DEMOLITION — Hazardous materials

398

Before work begins on the demolition or salvage of machinery, equipment, buildings or structures, the employer or owner shall

398(a)

inspect the site to identify asbestos, lead, biological or other heavy metal or toxic, flammable or explosive materials that may be handled, disturbed or removed;

398(b)

make the results of the inspection available at the worksite, including drawings, plans or specifications showing the location of hazardous substances;

398(c)

ensure that hazardous materials found are safely contained or removed; and

398(d)

where hazardous materials that were not identified in the inspection under paragraph (a) are discovered during demolition work, ensure that all work ceases until those materials are contained or removed.

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