Asbestos removalists' responsibilities

Responsibilities of a licensed asbestos removalist

Asbestos removalists have several responsibilities for ensuring the removal of asbestos is professional.

Licensing

The provision of an asbestos removal service requires that an individual providing that service holds a current asbestos removal licence. There are restrictions on the type of work that can be done depending on the licence class.

Asbestos removal control plans

An asbestos removal control plan should contain, as a minimum, the:

method proposed to be used to remove the asbestos;
approximate quantity and kind of asbestos to be removed;
equipment proposed to be used to remove the asbestos, including any personal protective equipment; and
details of a program for monitoring airborne asbestos (prepared in accordance with the National Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos).

Standards and legislation

The standards and legislation that apply to asbestos removalists’ work are:

the National Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos;
Removal of up to 10m2 of bonded asbestos;
Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 and regulation;
Building Act 2004; and
Dangerous Substances Act 2004.

Safety

You need to understand the minimum health and safety requirements in relation to, the asbestos removal services and asbestos handling. See the ACT Government's asbestos web site for more information.

Regulation

Anyone who believes a licensed or formerly licensed asbestos assessor has not fulfilled their obligations may put their concerns in writing by giving us feedback. Complaints may result in disciplinary action.

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