Asbestos
Information on asbestos safety at work and home, how to dispose of it safely and key facts on asbestos
Naturally occurring asbestos - new guide
It's important everyone knows what to do if they come into contact with naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).
The new guide for naturally occurring asbestos is to help protect people living and working in rural and regional NSW from the dangers of naturally occurring asbestos.
Position papers
Lindsay Wall was exposed to asbestos as a young tradie and lost his battle with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related disease in November 2019. Remember before you start on the job, asbestos lurks in more places than you think.
Asbestos in your home
If your house was built or renovated before 1987, it’s likely to contain asbestos.
Find out moreAsbestos at work
If you are an employer or business (or other PCBU), you are responsible for managing asbestos in the workplace.
Find out moreAsbestos in imported goods
The asbestos-free certification provided by overseas manufacturers can be wrong.
Find out moreFind a licensed asbestos removalist
Find licensed asbestos removalists, demolition contractors and asbestos assessors.
Find out moreNaturally occurring asbestos
Information on what do if you come across naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).
Find out moreAsbestos health risks
Significant health risks may arise from the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibres.
Find out moreAsbestos resources and networks
A wide range of government agencies provide resources and information for the safe management and monitoring of asbestos
Find out moreAsbestos training
Businesses, employers and other PCBUs have a general duty to provide information, training and instructions to their workers. However asbestos work carries with it specific training and licencing requirements.
Find out moreAsbestos plan for NSW
The NSW State-wide Asbestos Plan aims to reduce the number of asbestos related diseases in NSW.
Find out moreLocal councils and asbestos
There are resources available to help local councils develop their own asbestos policy.
Find out moreLoose fill asbestos investigation (Mr Fluffy)
Loose-fill asbestos was sold as ceiling insulation In the 1960s and 1970s by a company trading as Mr Fluffy. While most properties impacted are located in the ACT, a small number of properties in south east NSW have been identified as containing this type of insulation.
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