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Asbestos - in the home

This page gives you information on a number of different topics to do with asbestos in the home.

Asbestos in homes, and the removal of it, is not regulated under OHS legislation, UNLESS the home becomes a worksite - that is, if workers are undertaking work at a private residence. If this is the case, then the asbestos chapter (Part 4.3) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2007 applies.

Before even thinking of removing any asbestos yourself, take a look at a video produced by the Queensland government: Working safely with asbestos - for the home renovator which provides advice to home owners to ensure that any removal work done by non-professionals is done in a manner that does not create a risk. Remember, however, that if the work is being done by a paid worker, then Part 4.3 of the regulations must be complied with.

FAQs

  • Asbestos - background

    Many Australian homes contain asbestos......read more

  • Asbestos – where is it in homes?

    Does your home have asbestos in it?...read more

  • Asbestos removalists - how can I find a suitable one?

    Check the VTHC Recognised Asbestos Removalist list....read more

  • Asbestos - where can I dispose of asbestos waste?

    It's illegal to put materials containing asbestos into the general rubbish.  Find out where you can take your asbestos waste....read more

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  • Asbestos - how do I recognise it?

    Many many homes built or renovated before the late 1980's have asbestos containing materials - how can you tell?...read more

  • Disturbing asbestos - what to do

    Precautions must be taken if asbestos-containing materials are disturbed....read more

  • Working with Asbestos Cement Products

    Information on how to handle asbestos cement products...read more

  • Removing Asbestos Cement Sheeting (fibro)

    Advice to householders who want to remove asbestos cement sheet...read more

  • Disposing of asbestos containing materials

    How to package and dispose of asbestos-containing materials...read more

  • Renters and asbestos

    Renters face particular problems if they suspect they have asbestos in the home....read more

  • Asbestos - useful websites and documents

    There are many other sources of information on asbestos and asbestos related diseases....read more

  • More asbestos information

    Where to go for more information...read more

  • Asbestos Disease Support Groups

    Details of asbestos disease support and advocacy groups which provide information and advice....read more

  • National Asbestos Summit: June 2010

    A national asbestos summit was held June 28 & 29, 2010...read more

  • When you can't breathe

    ....nothing else matters....read more