Dealing with asbestos in the workplace

Understanding the responsibilities of your employer and what you need to do to keep safe at work.

Workplace regulations regarding the management of asbestos.

Businesses must not carry out, direct or allow a worker to carry out work involving asbestos unless it is authorised and undertaken in accordance with the Work Health and Safety

Guidance on managing asbestos safely during demolition and refurbishment work.

Make sure you know the location of asbestos before undertaking any repair or demolition work

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

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

Many vehicles produced before 2003 are likely to have asbestos-containing materials.

Fires may damage asbestos-containing materials resulting in the release of fibres into the air.

Incidental exposure to asbestos refers to short-term, low-level, or accidental contact with airborne asbestos fibres.

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