How well do you know your asbestos legislation?

A recent report has highlighted the alarming rate of tradespeople who, although highly educated in their knowledge of asbestos, have no comprehension of what an asbestos register is. More alarming, 50% of tradespeople surveyed have never seen an asbestos register whilst carrying out work.

Asbestos legal obligations serve to protect workers, employers and the public from exposure to asbestos fibres including during removal. It is mandatory for any asbestos materials to be removed in a controlled manner by a licensed asbestos removalist, all whilst being compliant with your state or territory legislation.

The Issue: Building Company to pay $5.5 k after removing asbestos without a licence.

A building company has been fined $2,500 and ordered to pay costs of $3,000 after removing asbestos material without holding an asbestos removal licence. The volume of asbestos containing material was greater than 10 m², and took longer than one hour in a seven-day period to remove. Find out more here

The Solution: A 30 second search in SafetyLaw under the Asbestos category will identify the asbestos removal regulations for asbestos removal work.

The Issue: Waste transport company fined $63k for dumping asbestos waste.

A waste transport company has been fined $63,000 for the unlawful transport of asbestos containing material to two unlicensed properties, failing to comply with a clean-up notice and for failing to respond to a request from the EPA for more information. More. 

The Solution: A simple search in SafetyLaw under the Asbestos category will identify the asbestos waste legal obligations.

Ensure your peace of mind. Every requirement of asbestos legislation and asbestos regulations is comprehensively covered, as seen in the snapshot below. Develop well documented procedures for your asbestos management which align with current legislation using our categorised OHS/WHS directories.

How will SafetyLaw help you achieve success in your role?

Along with access to all your asbestos legislation, SafetyLaw contains plain English summaries of more than 200 pieces of Australian and New Zealand health and safety legislation which are updated monthly, guaranteeing you have the latest legislation at your fingertips.

• Understand, clearly define and communicate role assignments.
• Conduct internal audits against current legislation using our Checklists feature.
• Prepare straightforward induction and training programs.
• Advise management of any upcoming changes in health and safety legislation.