• What law applies
• Information for householders and renovators
• What is asbestos and where is it found
  • What is asbestos?
  • Types of asbestos
  • Where is it found
  • The health risks of asbestos
• Identification and management of asbestos
  • Obligations to identify and manage asbestos
  • Asbestos management plans
  • Identification of asbestos
  • Register of asbestos containing materials
  • Risk assessments
  • Control measures
  • Prohibited activities with asbestos
• Safe work practices when maintaining asbestos
  • Safe work practices
  • Preparation for maintenance or service work
  • Safe maintenance and work techniques
• Asbestos removal
  • Removal of less than 10m² of bonded asbestos
  • Removal of 10m² or more of bonded asbestos or any quantity of friable asbestos
  • Responsibilities of the client
  • Responsibilities of asbestos removalists
  • Planning for the removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
  • Requirements for the removal of ACM
  • Specific asbestos removal procedures
  • Health and safety tips for asbestos containing material or removal work
• Asbestos fact sheets

• Hazardous substances
• Personal protective equipment
• Risk management

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What is asbestos and where is it found?

What is asbestos
Exposure to asbestos can be fatal

Types of asbestos
Bonded asbestos, friable asbestos, examples of things containing asbestos

Where is asbestos found
Products containing asbestos, buildings, workplaces and homes

The health risks of asbestos
Asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer

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