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How to safely remove asbestos

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
The 'How to Safely Remove Asbestos' Code of Practice is an approved code under s274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (NSW). It provides practical guidance to licensed and unlicensed asbestos removalists, PCBUs, and work...
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Air Monitoring and Clearance Requirements

Jul 2026
Air monitoring is mandatory for all friable asbestos removal in buildings/structures and plant. A licensed asbestos assessor must issue a cl...
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Asbestos Removal Control Plan Requirements

Jul 2026
A written asbestos removal control plan must be prepared before removal work begins, covering identification, preparation, removal methods,...
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Enclosures and Decontamination Units (Friable Removal)

Jul 2026
Friable asbestos removal requires construction of negative-pressure enclosures, smoke-tested before use, and dedicated decontamination units...
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Licensing Requirements for Asbestos Removal

Jul 2026
Any Class A (friable) asbestos removal requires a licensed Class A removalist regardless of quantity. Class B non-friable removal >10m² requ...
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