ASBESTOS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I REQUIRE A LICENCE TO REMOVE ASBESTOS AT A WORKPLACE?
Removal of any amount of friable asbestos must be done by a person or business with a Class A asbestos removal licence.
More than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos containing material must be removed by a licensed and trained individual or business with either a Class A or Class B asbestos removal licence.
Ten square metres or less of bonded (non-friable) asbestos can be removed without a licence.
DOES A FIRE DAMAGED PROPERTY THAT CONTAINS ASBESTOS REQUIRE A CLASS A LICENSE HOLDER TO REMOVE IT?
When non-friable asbestos containing material (ACM) is damaged by fire, the matrix holding the material together may break down and deteriorate. This may result in the material becoming friable in nature. Friable asbestos can readily release asbestos fibres into the air, which can create an increased risk to health.
A number of factors are associated with the likelihood of non-friable material becoming friable in a fire, including the temperature of the fire and the length of exposure. Where non-friable ACM has been exposed to and potentially damaged by fire an assessment of the material by a competent person should be conducted to determine if the material is now friable or non-friable.
Under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, there is a requirement for all friable asbestos removal works to be conducted by a Class A asbestos removal licence holder.
Fire-damaged asbestos is an issue that involves both State and Local Government. Local Government Environmental Health Officers hold delegated responsibilities (delegated by the Department of Health), under the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992. Further information relating to this, please contact your local government agency or refer to the ‘Guidance note on the management of fire damaged asbestos’ from the Department of Health.
WHAT LICENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CLEANING ASBESTOS CONTAMINATED DUST OR DEBRIS?
A Class A licence holder should be used unless the contaminated dust or debris is considered to be minor contamination or is associated with removal of non-friable asbestos containing material.
This issue frequently arises in the context of ceiling spaces. It is important that a competent person with the relevant experience and knowledge conducts an asbestos audit and risk assessment and that all risks associated with ceiling spaces are reduced as far as practicable.
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