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Asbestos Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Safe Operating Procedures for asbestos identification, minor removal, encapsulation and clean-up tasks, supporting licensed contractors and maintenance teams.

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Asbestos Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Asbestos-related work requires strict controls, detailed documentation and highly consistent work practices. Even small mistakes can lead to significant exposure risks and regulatory consequences.

BlueSafe’s Asbestos SOPs support safely managing minor asbestos tasks and associated work around ACMs.

Typical Asbestos SOP Topics

These SOPs may cover:

  • basic identification and verification of suspected ACMs
  • preparing work areas and establishing exclusion zones
  • encapsulating or sealing ACMs during maintenance
  • small-scale removal tasks within licence limits
  • clean-up, decontamination and waste handling

Each SOP is designed to complement your Asbestos Management Plan and any specific Removal Control Plans you prepare.

What’s Inside an Asbestos SOP

Each SOP typically includes:

  • purpose and task scope
  • PPE and respiratory protection requirements
  • equipment and materials needed
  • detailed work sequence with control measures
  • decontamination and waste disposal steps
  • documentation and reporting requirements

You can adjust these elements to match your licence class, work methods and regulatory conditions.

Why Contractors Use BlueSafe Asbestos SOPs

  • ✔ Written to support WHS and asbestos management regulations
  • ✔ Helps standardise how ACM-related tasks are performed
  • ✔ Fully editable and brandable for your business
  • ✔ Useful for training, supervision and audit evidence

Use these Asbestos SOPs to support safe, consistent management of asbestos-related tasks across your projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Asbestos Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)? ▼
They are documents that explain how to safely identify, handle, encapsulate and clean up asbestos-containing materials in line with WHS and asbestos regulations.
Who are these Asbestos SOPs for? ▼
Licensed asbestos removalists, specialist contractors and maintenance teams who may disturb ACMs in buildings and structures.
Do these SOPs replace an Asbestos Removal Control Plan? ▼
No. Where a formal plan is required, these SOPs support but do not replace it. They sit alongside your asbestos register, management plan and SWMS.
Can we adapt these SOPs to our licence and methods? ▼
Yes. You can edit the SOPs to match your licence scope, preferred methods and site-specific controls.