Asbestos.sa.gov.au

About the new look website

SafeWork SA’s new site provides guidance on asbestos and silica risks, legal duties and safe practices. Updated with national reforms to help workers, businesses and the community stay safe.

Asbestos in the home

Asbestos can be found throughout older homes. This answers where you may expect to find it.

Removing asbestos

The type of removalist you engage depends on the type and quantity of asbestos to be removed.

Silica health risks

Learn about the serious health impacts of long-term silica exposure and explore practical steps to safeguard your wellbeing.

Silica and the law

Australia's silica laws now have stronger regulations for how businesses manage the risks across all industries.

Fire or water damage

Fire and flood may damage asbestos-containing materials resulting in the release of fibres into the air.

Builders and tradies

As a builder or tradie you have a general duty to control exposure to airborne asbestos fibres during any work you carry out.

Find silica in the workplace

Identify materials that contain silica, such as stone, concrete, bricks and engineered stone.

High-risk processing of silica

Access our templates to discover when processing of silica is considered 'high-risk'.