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Asbestos compliance: WHS Regulations 2011
May 30, 2016

Asbestos Compliance

Owners Corporations face on the spot fines of up to $33,000 per breach in relation to asbestos in buildings constructed prior to 1 January 2004.*

The Work Health Safety legislation says the person responsible is the owner who must select a competent inspector to identify risk, eg asbestos.

For Strata Schemes to comply the Owners Corporation must:

  1. Survey the property
  2. Prepare an Onsite Asbestos Register (OAR)
  3. Prepare an onsite Asbestos Management Plan (AMP

If Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) are not found – the OAR must still be kept onsite.

The OAR must also:

  • have a site plan identifying WHERE asbestos has been found;
  • install a sign at each entry/exit identifying the presence of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs).

AMPs must contain an incident management system – this should include a Safe Work Methods Statement (SWMS) for contractors to read and acknowledge BEFORE they commence any work onsite.

Tyrrells has been carrying out Asbestos Surveys for many years. Tyrrells consultants have completed the Asbestos Identification & Management TAFE course and are experienced building professionals able to help you eliminate risk in this important area.

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