Asbestos Risk Assesment
Asbestos Risk Assessment & Register
Asbestos was widely utilised in various materials and products and since the 1980’s asbestos-free alternatives were preferred, and since 2003 there has been a complete ban on all asbestos containing products.
Before commencing any maintenance or refurbishment work in or on buildings, it is crucial to consider all relevant OHS risk factors as part of a risk assessment, which includes assessing the potential presence of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).
Asbestos Register
When do I need one? Essentially any building built prior to December 31, 2003 must have an Asbestos Register to comply to the requirement of Safe Work Australia Code of Practice – How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace for the management of in situ asbestos in accordance with the WHS Regulations or OHS legislation as applicable in your state or territory.
How can Stokes Safety Help?
Stokes Safety adhere to the guidelines outlined in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Code of Practice for Asbestos in the Workplace [NOHSC:2018 (2005)] to carefully collect samples of suspected Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM). These are tested by a NATA-approved laboratory, which the official NATA lab test results be provided with the Asbestos Risk Assessment report.
Consequent to completing the thorough assessment of your facility we produce an Asbestos Register, which a Stokes Safety member can collaborate with your WHS/OHS committee or management to develop a customised Asbestos Management Plan for your facility.