Who can I report asbestos to?
Please contact the asbestos team at [email protected] for further advise. Alternatively can find out more information on how to manage asbestos on the health and safety executive website.
How long do I have to keep asbestos records?
40 years
Health and Safety abbreviations
| Description of Record | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Asbestos | |
| Asbestos management records. | Indefinite(Statutory 40 years) |
| Training records | Indefinite (Statutory 40 years) |
| Asbestos incident records | Indefinite (Statutory 40 years) |
What to do after asbestos is disturbed?
If the asbestos-containing material is more than slightly damaged or could be disturbed, there are two types of actions that can be taken by trained and accredited asbestos professionals: repair and removal. Repair usually involves either sealing or covering asbestos material.
What to do if an employee is exposed to asbestos?
If you are concerned about your asbestos exposure in your current workplace, speak to your employer immediately. Ask them what, if any, precautions have been taken to prevent worker exposure to asbestos and the development of mesothelioma.
Should I report asbestos?
If you are planning any DIY home improvements, repairs or maintenance – and intend to bring in any additional builders, maintenance workers or contractors – you should inform them of any asbestos materials in your home before they start work. This will help reduce the risks of any ACMs being disturbed.
What to do if asbestos is found?
If you uncover any hidden materials or dust, which you suspect may contain asbestos, stop work immediately and get advice. Inform your employer immediately and contact your safety representative. Your employer must carry out a risk assessment.
Will an air purifier help with asbestos?
Technically, the answer is yes. Airborne asbestos fibers are solid particles that vary in size between 0.7 and 90 microns, while HEPA air filters are built to best absorb particles above and below 0.3 microns, so these appliances have no trouble capturing the tiny toxic fibers.
When do you need to notify SafeWork NSW of asbestos removal?
You must notify SafeWork NSW at least five days before removing any amount of friable asbestos or more than 10sqm of non-friable asbestos. A licence holder must prepare a site-specific ARCP prior to any asbestos removal work commencing.
Do I need a professional to remove asbestos from my workplace?
However due to the risks associated with disturbing asbestos, SafeWork NSW recommends you use a licensed asbestos professional to remove any amount of non-friable asbestos. If you have a query relating to asbestos in the workplace or you are an asbestos worker.
What is the NSW Government doing about Loose-Fill Asbestos?
In December 2014, the NSW Government offered a package for affected home-owners in response to the issue of loose-fill asbestos insulation in NSW homes. If you employ workers who are at risk of being exposed to asbestos, you are required by law to advise them about the health risks of exposure.
Do I need a licence to remove friable asbestos?
A friable asbestos removal licence is required to remove any amount of friable asbestos. SafeWork NSW recommends that you contact a licensed asbestos professional to assess or remove any amount of asbestos.