Victoria specific information
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National Association of Testing Authorities - for a NATA registered laboratory in your area which can identify asbestos: Telephone (03) 9329 1633
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List of VTHC Approved Removalists: on this site, for removalists who are licensed by WorkSafe and have also agreed to abide by the VTHC Code of Conduct.
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WorkSafe Victoria - for a licensed asbestos removal company in your area and enquiries relating to removal work carried out in the workplace or home by a licensed asbestos removalist: Telephone (03) 9641 1444, Toll-free 1800 136 089. Also contact WorkSafe if you are concerned about how an asbestos removal job is being carried out if
it is a workplace. This includes a home where commercial work is being undertaken (eg a company removing asbestos; renovations; etc)
WorkSafe also has a series of information bulletins on asbestos that can be downloaded from their website. These include information for on how occupiers and employers can comply with their duty to identify, assess and control any risk associated with asbestos in workplaces, how to undertake risk assessments and control plans.
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Where can I dispose of asbestos waste: a list of premises licensed to accept waste asbestos, on this site.
- Environment Protection Authority Victoria Information Centre - for a disposal landfill site in your area, and enquiries relating to the correct disposal of asbestos materials: Telephone (03) 9695 2722 EPA internet site
- Department of Human Services (Environmental Health Unit) - for enquiries relating to potential public health effects of asbestos, including in the home: Telephone: (03) 9637 4156 The department has a booklet Management of asbestos in the non-occupational environment [pdf] which can be downloaded from their website and has information on Asbestos in the home.
- From SafeWork SA - several booklets for the public:
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Your Local Council (Chief Environmental Health Officer) - for enquiries or complaints regarding the incorrect removal or disposal or asbestos in your neighbourhood. (Refer to the phone directory)
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From the UK's Health and Safety Executive, a five page leaflet: Asbestos An important message for schools [pdf]