Product Overview

This professionally drafted Asbestos Handling Procedure is a comprehensive, ready-to-use document designed specifically for Australian businesses that work in asbestos removal, demolition, building and construction, and property maintenance. It provides clear, practical guidance for safely identifying, handling, removing and disposing of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials in line with current Australian work health and safety legislation and Codes of Practice.

Developed by WHS specialists, this procedure helps organisations control asbestos risks on site, protect workers and the public from exposure, and demonstrate robust WHS compliance to regulators, clients and principal contractors.

Key Features

• Step-by-step procedures for planning, preparing and carrying out asbestos-related work, including demolition and refurbishment activities.
• Detailed guidance on using asbestos registers, intrusive surveys and risk assessments to identify and control asbestos hazards.
• Clear requirements for licensed asbestos removal, air monitoring, clearance inspections and documentation.
• Practical instructions on PPE and respiratory protection, decontamination, waste handling and disposal.
• Emergency response guidance for unexpected discoveries and accidental disturbance of asbestos.
• Checklists and structured sections that make it easy to integrate into existing safety documentation and management systems.

Benefits

• Supports strong work health and safety outcomes by reducing the likelihood of asbestos exposure on site.
• Helps demonstrate WHS compliance during regulator inspections, client audits and principal contractor prequalification processes.
• Saves time by providing a complete, structured asbestos handling procedure that can be tailored to your operations instead of writing one from scratch.
• Improves consistency across projects and crews, ensuring asbestos removalists, demolition workers, trades and handymen follow the same safe systems of work.
• Enhances your professional reputation with clients by showing that asbestos risks are managed systematically and in accordance with Australian standards.

Who is this for?

• Licensed asbestos removal businesses seeking robust, documented procedures.
• Demolition contractors who regularly work on older buildings and structures.
• Building and construction companies involved in refurbishment, fit-outs and structural alterations.
• Handyman and property maintenance providers who may encounter asbestos during routine repairs.
• Safety managers, project managers and HR/compliance staff responsible for developing and maintaining safety documentation.

Legislation & References

This Asbestos Handling Procedure is aligned with key Australian work health and safety requirements, including relevant WHS Acts and Regulations in each State and Territory, the How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice, and the How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice. It supports your organisation in meeting its duty to manage asbestos risks, consult with workers and maintain appropriate records.

By implementing this procedure, you gain a strong foundation for managing asbestos safely across your projects, strengthening WHS compliance and protecting workers, subcontractors and building occupants.