Asbestos removal notice

When removing asbestos from a premises, the licensed asbestos removalist must give written notice to WorkSafe ACT at least five days before removal work is commenced.

Where asbestos must be removed immediately, the licensed asbestos removalist must telephone WorkSafe ACT and submit the form within 24 hours of the telephone notification. Immediate removal of asbestos may be commenced if:

  • there is a sudden and unexpected event, including a failure of equipment, that may cause persons to be exposed to respirable asbestos fibres
  • an unexpected breakdown that requires immediate rectification to enable the service to continue.

The How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice sets out a range of measures which ensure the safe removal of asbestos.

Submit a Notice of Asbestos Removal Work

Interstate Licensee Notification of Intention to Work in the ACT

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