Information to about asbestos, if you're thinking of renovating or doing home maintenance.
Follow the golden rule – if you think it might be asbestos, treat it like it is.
Asbestos fact sheet for homeowners and tenants(opens in a new window)PDF 192.78 KBTradies are at a higher risk of being exposed to asbestos than the general population.
It's important to know how to protect yourself from the hazards of this once popular building material.
Asbestos fact sheet for tradies(opens in a new window)PDF 169.04 KBProtect yourself from asbestos when renovating.
In most circumstances the law requires that you use a licensed asbestos removalist to deal with any asbestos in your home. We strongly recommend that you do this in all cases to protect you and your family.
This fact sheet informs about PPE and decontamination, if you are legally able to remove the asbestos yourself and choose to do so.
PPE and decontamination fact sheet(opens in a new window)PDF 164.93 KBIs your work building old or new?
If it was built before 1990, it probably contains asbestos. There are legal responsibilities to manage asbestos in the workplace.Asbestos fact sheet for business(opens in a new window)PDF 437.35 KBKnow the rules around asbestos management by contractors.
When you engage an individual or business to undertake works at your home, Occupational Health and Safety regulations come into force. There are specific rules around the management of asbestos, as it is an identified hazardous material.
Engaging contractors fact sheet(opens in a new window)PDF 145.17 KB
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